Removing engine, Passat, CC and Golf Cabriolet — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

• Opens: coolant
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: T10359

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• Remove slave cylinder (arrows) and lay to side. Do not open hydraulic system.
• Do not press clutch pedal after removing slave cylinder. This can damage slave cylinder. — Remove gear-change mechanism from gearbox 34Gear-change mechanism; Assembly overview - Gear-change mechanism.
• Mark position of propshaft with flexible coupling relative to bevel box flange with paint.
• Risk of injury caused by refrigerant.The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened. — Remove bolts (arrows) for air conditioner compressor.
• The continued circulation coolant pump V51 remains installed.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📐 29 workshop diagrams for CBFA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to the cramped conditions:Route all the various lines and electrical wiring so that they are in their original positions. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components. — Read event memories of all control units before removing (see the separate procedure).
2. With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap Electrical system 27. Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
3. Remove engine cover panel (see the separate procedure).
4. Remove air filter housing (see the separate procedure).
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove battery mounting bracket (1).

6. Remove wiper arms Electrical system 92. Windscreen wiper system; Removing and installing wiper arms.
7. Remove plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior 50. Plenum chamber cover.
8. Pull left engine wiring harness connector off at engine control unit (see the separate procedure).
9. Release feed-through for engine wiring harness (arrow) and pull off upwards.
10. Slide the two clips in the direction of the (arrows) and remove cover from electronics box in engine compartment.
11. Unscrew cable from alternator (A) and cable from battery (B) at fuse box.
12. Unscrew earth cable from longitudinal member (arrow).
13. Open cable duct latches on longitudinal member (arrows).
14. Expose electrical connector (1) and separate.
15. Open wiring guide bracket located below (2).
16. Remove wiring harness for engine control unit from wiring guide and place on engine.
17. Remove gear-change mechanism from gearbox 34Gear-change mechanism; Assembly overview - Gear-change mechanism.
18. Remove brace (1).
19. Remove slave cylinder (arrows) and lay to side. Do not open hydraulic system.
20. ⚠ Do not press clutch pedal after removing slave cylinder. This can damage slave cylinder. — Remove gear-change mechanism from gearbox 34Gear-change mechanism; Assembly overview - Gear-change mechanism.
21. Clamp off supply hose to clutch master cylinder using hose clamp 3094.
22. Pull clip (arrow) for pipe out to stop.
23. Pull pipe out of slave cylinder bleeder and seal it.
24. Remove selector cable from gearbox 34Selector mechanism; Removing and installing selector lever cable.
25. Disconnect electrical connector (2).
26. Unscrew upper securing bolts for radiator cowl (arrows).
27. Loosen hose clip (2).
28. Remove bolt (4).
29. Disconnect electrical connector (arrow) and move electrical wires clear.
30. ⚠ When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under pressure. Hot steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully to dissipate pressure. — Open filler cap on expansion tank.
31. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 50. Noise insulation.
32. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove cross-piece (1).
33. Remove front part of wheel housing liners General body repairs, exterior 66. Wheel housing liner.
34. Remove charge air hoses (arrows).
35. Disconnect connector (1) and unscrew lower securing bolts (arrows) for radiator cowl.
36. Take out radiator cowl from underneath.
37. Cover radiator using protective mat VAS 531 003.
38. Remove bolt (1) and take out air pipe downwards.
39. Disconnect electrical connector (2) for radiator outlet coolant temperature sender G83.
40. Place drip tray for workshop hoist VAS 6208 beneath engine.
41. Drain coolant (see the separate procedure).
42. Remove coolant hoses (1 and 2).
43. ⚠ The fuel line is under pressure. Risk of injury to eyes and skin from fuel. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid eye injuries and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully opening the connection point. — Disconnect fuel supply line (1) and breather line (2).20Plug-in connectors; Disconnect plug-in connector.
44. Detach coolant hose at top of radiator (arrow).
45. Removing radiator (see the separate procedure).
46. If fitted, remove heat shield (3) from plenum chamber bulkhead.
47. Release coolant hoses and pull them off heat exchanger (arrows).
48. Remove nuts (accessible from above) (arrows) securing front exhaust pipe to turbocharger.
49. Pull off vacuum hoses (arrows).
50. First detach pendulum support from subframe (1), and then remove (2 and 3).
51. Remove heat shield for drive shaft on right side (arrows).
52. Mark position of propshaft with flexible coupling relative to bevel box flange with paint.
53. Unscrew bolts (arrows), and remove heat shield (A).
54. Unbolt flexible coupling of propshaft from gearbox (arrows), and press it off.
55. Lay propshaft to right.
56. Remove both drive shafts Running gear, axles, steering 40. Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
57. Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter (see the separate procedure).
58. ⚠ If a used belt runs in the opposite direction when it is refitted, this can cause breakage. Before removing, mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt with chalk or felt-tipped pen for re-installation. — To slacken poly V-belt, turn tensioner from below in direction of (arrow).
59. Lock tensioner with locking pin T10060 A.
60. Remove poly V-belt.

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