Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 3

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Notes on removing

The engine is removed downward together with

the transmission.

CAUTION!

When performing repair work, especially due
to the confined conditions in the engine
compartment, pay attention to the following:

Route all types of lines (e.g. for fuel,
hydraulics, EVAP system, coolant,
refrigerant, brake fluid and vacuum) as well
as electrical wiring so that the original
positions are restored.

Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or
hot components.

All cable ties which are opened or cut open when

removing engine, must be replaced in the same
position when installing the engine.

Work sequence

- Remove engine cover.

- First check whether a coded radio is installed. If

so, obtain anti-theft coding.

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- With ignition switched off disconnect battery

Ground strap.

Note:

Mark connector and component before
disconnecting.

Repair Manual, 2.8 Liter VR6 4V Engine

Mechanical, Engine Code(s): BDF, Repair Group
24

- Disconnect connectors from ignition coils 1...6.

- Remove ignition coils with final out stage for

cylinders 1...6 using puller T10095.

- Remove battery and battery retainer.

- Remove air cleaner with intake hose:

Note:

Press buttons on hose couplings to disconnect.

- Disconnect following hose connections and

collect fluids that may leak out with a cloth:

1 - vacuum hose to Throttle valve control module
J338-,

2 - fuel return hose (with blue markings),

3 - fuel supply hose (with white markings).

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WARNING!

Fuel system is under pressure! Before
opening the system place a cloth around the
connection. Then release pressure by
carefully loosening the connection.

- Seal lines to avoid contamination of fuel

system.

- Observe rules for cleanliness

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- Remove center, left and right insulation trays:

Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group

50

- Pull connectors off thermal switch and coolant

fan.

- Remove front bumper:

Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group

63

- Bring lock carrier into service position:

Repair Manual, Body Exterior, Repair Group

50

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- Remove intake manifold

Page 15-16

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Removing and installing cylinder head cover.

Note:

Seal the intake ports in the intake manifold or in

the cylinder head with a clean cloth.

- Remove ribbed belt

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- Remove power steering pump on compact

bracket and place to side; hoses remain
connected:

Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels,

Steering, Repair Group 48

- Remove securing clamps for power steering

pressure line.

Vehicles with air conditioning

- Observe additional information and removal

work

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Models with a manual transmission

- Disconnect selector mechanism from

transmission:

Repair Manual, 5 & 6 Spd. Manual

Transmission 02M, Repair Group 34

Engine, removing and installing