Part 2
WM 100119 Removing and installing engine
Removal
Removing engine
NOTICE
Engine/transmission unit lowered or inserted incorrectly
- Risk of damage to engine/transmission unit
- Cables and coolant hoses can be stretched and torn
-> Gradually lower or raise the engine using a jack.
-> Always check that all necessary cables were disconnected when lowering the engine/transmission unit.
-> Make sure that no cables or hoses are damaged when fitting the engine/transmission unit.
-> Get one or two more persons to help.
1. Get an elevating platform Master Gear unit elevating platform WE 1206 -1- ready for removing the engine/transmission unit.
-> 1001IN Tools for removing units and working on the engine assembly support Tools and Equipment.
Master Gear unit elevating platform
1.1. Support 9769/1 -2- for vehicles with PDK transmission or support 9769/2 -3- for vehicles with manual transmission must be positioned in advance on the elevating platform.
1.2. Retainer plate 9769 -4- must be secured on the elevating platform with three screws.
2. Place elevating platform under engine/transmission unit.
2.1. Align retainer plate 9769 at the engine mounting points -arrows-. Make sure that the pins fit into the bores.
Engine mounting points
2.2. Fit the required transmission support -1- on the transmission.
Tools support transmission (view 9769/1)
2.3. Slowly raise the elevating platform and support engine/transmission unit with a slight degree of pretension.
3. Loosen transmission mounts.
3.1. Loosen two hexagon nuts (a/f 13) -1- on each transmission mount and remove the screws.
Transmission mount screws
3.2. Unscrew two M10 screws -1- on the left transmission support and remove the support as well as the transmission mounts.
Transmission support in left direction of travel
3.3. Unscrew two M10 screws -1- on the right transmission support and remove the support as well as the transmission mounts.
Transmission support in right direction of travel
4. Unscrew four M10 hexagon collar nuts -arrows- on the engine carrier.
Engine carrier
5. Lower the engine/transmission unit slightly with the elevating platform.
6. Remove clutch slave cylinder.
-> 30301900 Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder - 6-speed transmission Service and Repair.
7. Lower engine/transmission unit and guide the engine wire harness into the engine compartment.
7.1. A second person is required during the lowering process in order to prevent damage and collisions.
Installation
Installing engine
NOTICE
Engine/transmission unit lowered or inserted incorrectly
- Risk of damage to engine/transmission unit
- Cables and coolant hoses can be stretched and torn
-> Gradually lower or raise the engine using a jack.
-> Always check that all necessary cables were disconnected when lowering the engine/transmission unit.
-> Make sure that no cables or hoses are damaged when fitting the engine/transmission unit.
-> Get one or two more persons to help.
Information
- The engine/transmission unit is installed in reverse order to removal. The following work steps are specifically repeated here in order to avoid damage.
Information
Always replace gaskets and O-rings.
- Grease all gaskets (except for the cooling system) with Kluber Syntheso Glep (Part No. 000.043.204.68).
1. Fit the engine/transmission unit about halfway into the engine compartment and guide the engine wire harness through the assembly opening to the luggage compartment.
2. Vehicles with manual transmission:Install clutch slave cylinder.
-> 30301900 Removing and installing clutch slave cylinder - 6-speed transmission Service and Repair.
3. Move engine/transmission unit into the final installation position.
4. Fit and tighten four M10 collar nuts -arrows- on the engine carrier. => Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.).
Engine carrier
5. Install transmission support with hydraulic mount.
5.1. Secure transmission support on the transmission with two M10 hexagon-head bolts.
5.2. Fit two hexagon-head bolts and M8 hexagon nuts on each hydraulic mount.
5.3. Tighten collar nuts on the hydraulic mount and counter at the bolts.
=> Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
5.4. Tighten screws on the transmission support.
=> Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.)
6. Lower elevating platform and move out of work area. Remove special tool retainer plate 9592 from engine.
Subsequent work
DANGER
Vehicle can fall down
- Risk of squashing or crushing
- Risk of damage to the vehicle
-> Do not place any solid objects under the raised vehicle.
-> Ensure that the lifting platform is prevented from lowering.
-> Remove solid objects before lowering the vehicle.
-> Raise the vehicle only at the take-up points provided.
-> The outer take-up points should be used primarily.
Information
Always replace gaskets and O-rings.
- Grease all gaskets (except for the cooling system) with Kluber Syntheso Glep (Part No. 000.043.204.68).
Information
- Grease O-rings, hoses and lines in the cooling system with Kluberplus Gel (Part No. 000.043.205.93).
1. Attach coolant hoses and position spring band clamps.
Spring band clamps for coolant hoses
2. Fit large coolant hoses.
2.1. Fit coolant hoses into the Henn couplings. Ensure that the spring clamps are seated correctly -1-.
2.2. Clip in plastic holder -3-. Fit moulded part -2-.
Coolant supply and return lines
3. Connect fuel supply line -1- and tank vent line -2- to the underbody along with the lines for the fuel tank and carbon canister.
Fuel lines
4. Join hydraulic lines for power-steering at the underbody and secure with holders.
Holder for hydraulic lines on the underbody
5. Manual transmission: Engage shift and selector cables in the support and push onto ball pins.
Shift and selector cables, 6-speed
6. Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK):Fit locking cable -1-.
Parking lock cable
7. Connect vacuum line -1- with connecting piece -2- to the vacuum pump.
Vacuum connection for brake booster
8. Fit drive shafts.
-> 422119 Removing and installing drive shaft Service and Repair.
8.1. Fit and tighten six M10 hexagon socket head bolts on each.
Drive shaft
9. Position ground strap -2- and tighten external Torx screw (M8 x 20) -1-.
=> Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Engine ground strap
10. Install rear axle cross member.
-> 420619 Remove and install rear axle cross member 420619 Removing and installing rear-axle cross member.
11. Install exhaust manifold with catalytic converter.
-> 261019 Removing and installing exhaust manifold with catalytic converter 261019 Removing and installing exhaust manifold with catalytic converter.
12. Install exhaust system.
-> 263319 Removing and installing rear silencer Service and Repair.
13. Connect and clip in connector -1- for oxygen sensors downstream of catalytic converter.
Connector for oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter
14. Fit oxygen sensors ahead of catalytic converter at the exhaust manifold.
-> 246919 Removing and installing oxygen sensors ahead of catalytic converter 246919 Removing and installing oxygen sensors upstream of catalytic converter.
15. Guide restraining cable holder through the bores and tighten M8 nuts.
15.1. The cable must be countered with a suitable wrench and must not be twisted.
=> Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Restraining cable
16. Fit anti-roll bar.
-> 429019 Removing and installing rear anti-roll bar 429019 Removing and installing rear anti-roll bar.
16.1. Engage connecting link and fit M10 nuts -2-.
16.2. Fit and tighten hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 40) -1- on the anti-roll-bar mount.
=> Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
16.3. Tighten connecting link at the anti-roll bar - initial tightening.
=> Tightening torque, Stage 1: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
16.4. Loosen nuts by 90° and tighten to the prescribed torque - final tightening.
=> Tightening torque, Stage 2: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.)
Anti-roll bar
17. Position V-strut and tighten hexagon-head bolts (M10 x 70) -arrows-.=> Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.).
V-strut
18. Install support plate -2- and diagonal braces -1-.
-> 42141900 Removing and installing support plate 42141900 Removing and installing support plate.
Support plate
19. Pull in rubber sleeve -1- for engine wire harness. Check that the rubber sleeve is seated correctly.
Fitting rubber sleeve
20. Plug in connectors for engine wire harness -1- and -2- above the left wheel arch.
Connectors for engine wire harness
21. Position ground strap and tighten M6 nut -1-. => Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
22. Plug in connectors at the engine control module -> 247019 Removing and installing DME control module Service and Repair.
Engine control unit
23. Vehicle with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK): Connect and lock two combination connectors on the transmission control unit.
24. Insert connectors for luggage compartment light.
25. Fit rear luggage compartment trim.
-> 700619 Removing and installing rear luggage compartment trim (carpet lining) .
25.1. Clip in fixing clips.
25.2. Fit luggage compartment lid seal.
26. Fit rubber sleeve between the mass air flow sensor and throttle housing.
26.1. Connect cable plug for mass air flow sensor.
27. Connect vent line for cooling system.
28. Plug in connector -1- for purge-air fan -2-.
Connector on purge-air fan
29. Fit B+ box for terminal 30 line in the engine compartment.
29.1. Tighten two hexagon nuts -1-.
=> Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
Junction point for terminal 30 line in engine compartment
30. Fit air-conditioning compressor lines at the underbody with new O-rings.
-> 87431903 Removing and installing compressor/condenser line near the engine 87431903 Removing and installing compressor-condenser line in area of engine.
Installing line
31. Fill the air-conditioning system with refrigerant.
-> 87031700 Draining and filling in refrigerant Service and Repair.
32. Fit both rear wheels.
-> 44051900 Removing and installing wheel Removal and Replacement.
32.1. Socket-wrench insert 300 should be used.
33. Connect battery ground strap.
-> 2X00IN02 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery Work Instructions After Disconnecting the Battery.
34. Bleed and fill the cooling circuit.
-> 193817 Draining and filling coolant Service and Repair.
35. Fill new hydraulic fluid (Pentosin) into the power-steering reservoir.
-> 48020150 Checking power-steering fluid level Testing and Inspection.
35.1. Start the engine. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop while the engine is running in order to bleed the steering system.
36. Check all fluid levels and seal tightness after the engine test run.
37. Install centre underbody cover.
-> 519319 Removing and installing cover for centre underbody 519319 Removing and installing Cover For Centre Underbody.
38. Install rear underbody cover.
-> 519419 Removing and installing cover for rear underbody 519419 Removing and Installing Cover for Rear Underbody.
39. Install rear wall cover.
-> 555919 Removing and installing rear wall cover Service and Repair.
Cover with grommet
40. Install engine compartment lid.
-> 557819 Removing and installing engine compartment lid 557819 Removing and Installing Engine Compartment Lid.
Engine compartment lid
41. Boxster: Close the hood.
42. Install linings (carpet for rear wall cover and engine cover).
-> 700819 Removing and installing trim panel for hood compartment/engine compartment lid .
-> 703119 Removing and installing rear wall trim panel 703119 Removing and installing rear-wall trim panel.
43. Perform suspension alignment.
-> 44950300 Suspension alignment, complete Service and Repair.
44. Read out fault memory and correct any faults that are present. Erase the fault memory.
-> 033500 On-board diagnosis (OBD) 033500 On-board diagnosis (OBD).
45. Perform a test drive.