Removing engine, Sharan, CC and Tiguan — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016), VW CC (358, 2012–2017), VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

• Opens: coolant
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: T10497/2, T10497, T10497/1, locking pin

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• For the work steps below use removal lever80 - 200 to unclip the binding clips.
• Do not remove line from clutch slave cylinder while doing so.
• To unscrew bolts for assembly mounting use commercially available stepladder.

🔧 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.

📋 Procedure

1. Open filler cap (1) on coolant expansion tank.
2. Remove air filter housing .
3. Remove air pipe .
4. Remove battery tray (1)Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery tray.
5. Open plug-in connectors (1) and (2) of fuel lines, and pull off fuel lines. Separate plug-in connectors 20Plug-in connectors; Separating plug-in connectors.

6. Move lines to one side.
7. Unscrew bolt (4) and turn filler neck for washer fluid reservoir (2) towards front.
8. Open clip (3) and pull connector (5) off coolant expansion tank (1).
9. Unscrew bolts (arrows), and place coolant expansion tank (1) on engine with coolant hoses connected. [Note: For the work steps below use removal lever80 - 200 to unclip the binding clips.]
10. Release and pull off connector on engine control unit J623.
11. Open cable duct latches on longitudinal member (arrows).
12. Release and disconnect connectors (1) and (2).
13. Open locking elements (arrows) of cable guide, and place engine wiring harness (3) on engine.
14. Move electrical lines free.
15. Secure cables to engine using a cable tie.
16. Disconnect electrical connector (2).
17. Push back cover for battery positive terminal (1), and unbolt battery positive cable from starter solenoid switch.
18. Unbolt earth cable from body.
19. Release fasteners (1) in (direction of arrow), and remove cover (2) for electronics box in engine compartment.
20. Remove nut (arrow), detach electrical wiring and move clear.
21. Disconnect electrical connectors (1) and (2).
22. Remove selector mechanism from gearbox 34Selector mechanism; Removing and installing selector mechanism.
23. Remove clutch slave cylinder 30Clutch mechanism; Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder.
24. Do not remove line from clutch slave cylinder while doing so.
25. Lay clutch slave cylinder with clutch line connected to one side.
26. Remove selector lever cable, pull connector of mechatronic off and remove all retainers from gearbox:34Removing and installing gearbox
27. Unscrew bolts (arrows) on engine mounting approx. 2 turns.
28. Unscrew bolts (arrows) on gearbox mounting approx. 2 turns.
29. Remove left and right front wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres and alignment.
30. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
31. Remove left and right front wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Assembly overview - front wheel housing liner.
32. If fitted, remove cross piece (1). To do this, unscrew bolts (arrows).
33. Set drip tray for workshop hoistVAS 6208 underneath.
34. Drain coolant .
35. Lift retaining clip (arrow) and disconnect coolant hose (top left) from radiator.
36. Lift retaining clip (arrow) and disconnect coolant hose (top right) from water radiator for charge air cooling circuit.
37. Remove radiator cowl .
38. Attach protective matVAS 531003 to vehicle as shown in illustration.
39. Lift retaining clips (arrows) and disconnect coolant hoses from heat exchanger for heater.
40. Release retaining clip and hose clip, and pull off both coolant hoses (arrows).
41. Unscrew bolt (2) and remove screw-type clip.
42. Unscrew bolt (1) and nuts (arrows), and secure catalytic converter to vehicle.
43. Release hose clip (1), and pull off coolant hose.
44. Remove poly V-belt .
45. Remove air conditioner compressor with refrigerant lines connected from engine Heating, air conditioning87Air conditioner compressor; Removing air conditioner compressor from and installing to bracket.
46. Remove air conditioner compressor (with refrigerant lines connected) from bracket, and secure it to vehicle.
47. Undo bolts (arrow) and remove bracket.
48. Disconnect electrical connector (1) on oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
49. Detach wire from retainer (2).
50. Unscrew nuts for coupling rod (arrow) on left and right from anti-roll bar.
51. Remove pendulum support .
52. Remove heat shield for right drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft heat shield.
53. Unscrew nuts (arrows) for swivel joint on left and right.
54. If fitted, remove nut (arrow) from front left vehicle level sender G78.
55. Detach swivel joint from transverse link on left and right.
56. Unbolt drive shaft from gearbox on both sides Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Assembly overview - Drive shaft.
57. Secure both drive shafts to vehicle.
58. Swing left suspension strut outwards, and support it with extension 2024 A /1 as shown in illustration.
59. Secure locking pin and swivel joint with locating pin (arrow) and nut (1).
60. Secure swivel joint (2) (right-side) to transverse link (1) with nut (arrow), as shown in illustration.

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