Engine, Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Engine Holder Bracket: T03000A 

Procedure 

• The engine/transmission assembly is attached to the : T03000A  .
• Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.
• Replace the self-locking nuts and bolts, gaskets, seals and O-rings after removing.
• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps that match the ones used in series production. Refer to the Parts Information.
• During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.
• Used coolant cannot be used again.

-- Tighten the transmission to the engine. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING .

-- Bring the catalytic converter into the installation position and secure with the screw-type clamp on the turbocharger but do not tighten.

-- Guide the engine/transmission assembly into the body.

-- Install the engine mount. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .

-- Install the bolts -arrows- for the transmission mount -1- by hand all the way.

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-- Remove the : T03000A  from the engine.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the drive axles. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install and adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to the appropriate Transmission article .

-- Install the air duct hoses and pipes. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM and OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS .

-- Install the refrigerant lines. Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the coolant pipes. Refer to OVERVIEW - COOLANT PIPES and OVERVIEW - COOLANT PIPES SERVICING .

-- Install the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME WITH STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the catalytic converter, rear catalytic converter or exhaust pipe. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING and REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER/EXHAUST PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the wheel housing liners. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Mount the front wheels. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .

-- Connect the fuel line. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

-- Adjust the subframe mount. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT, ADJUSTING .

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Tighten the ground wire. Refer to the appropriate Wiring Diagram.

-- Check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL LEVEL, CHECKING AND CORRECTING IF NECESSARY

-- Follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Fill the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

After Removing or Replacing the Engine, a Second Program must be Performed.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Select Diagnostic  operating mode and Start diagnostics  .

-- Select the Select individual test  tab and select the following tree structure consecutively:

• Drivetrain 
• Select the engine code and engine 
• 01 - OBD-capable systems  .
• 01 - Engine Electronics 
• 01 - Engine electronics, functions 
• 01 - Chain length diagnostic adaptation 
• and
• 0001 - Step after replacing components 

Tightening Specifications 

• The tightening specifications only apply to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
• Additional lubricant such as engine oil or transmission fluid may be used, but do not use graphite lubricant.
• Do not use any ungreased parts.
• Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.

• Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT 
• Securing engine to transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .