manual transmission AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G AFC Engine Assembly Workshop Manual

10-3

Removing

The engine is removed from the front, after being
separated from the transmission.

CAUTION!

Determine correct radio anti-theft coding
before disconnecting the battery.

Note:
All tie wraps that are loosened or removed in
order to remove the engine must be replaced or
reinstalled in the same place when the engine is
installed.

Ignition switched off

- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.

- Unbolt bumper by unclipping vent grille at left
and right and removing from bumper
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- Remove noise insulation panel.
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10-12

- Allow stop of torque support to move down onto
rubber block under its own weight; tighten bolts
to 45 Nm (33 ft lb).

- Align exhaust system free of stress Repair
Group 26.
- Adjust accelerator pedal cable Repair Group
20.
- Re-fill engine cooling system Repair Group
19.
- Drained coolant may only be re-used provided
the cylinder block or the cylinder head was not
replaced.

- Check oil level before starting engine.

- Short blocks are supplied without bushing in
crankshaft. For vehicles with automatic
transmission, tap bushing into place before
installing drive plate.

- Check reconditioned engines with manual
gearbox to determine whether needle bearing is
installed in crankshaft; install if necessary.
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