4- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger)

Removing and installing gearbox mounting

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Removing

  • Release hose clips -1- and -2-, and remove air pipe.
  • Remove air filter housing → Chapter.
  • Remove battery tray → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  • Release fastener -arrow-, detach engine control unit -J623- and place to one side.
Removing and installing gearbox mounting

Remove engine control unit → Chapter.

Removing and installing gearbox mounting
  • Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove bracket -1-.
Note

Different types of brackets are fitted depending on version.

Removing and installing gearbox mounting
  • Unclip cable guide -1- upwards -arrows- and push slightly to one side.
  • Supporting engine in installation position → Chapter „Supporting engine in installation position“
Removing and installing gearbox mounting
  • Remove bolts -arrows- and detach gearbox mounting -1-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

Note

Renew bolts tightened through an additional specified angle.

Gearbox support and support arm of gearbox mounting must be perfectly parallel to each other before screwing in bolts -arrows 1-. If necessary, lift gearbox at rear using trolley jack. Only remove support bracket -10 - 222 A- when bolts on assembly mounting have been tightened to specified torque.
  • Lift gearbox with spindle of support bracket until gearbox support makes contact with support arm of gearbox mounting.
  • Checking adjustment of assembly mountings → Chapter.
  • Detach support bracket -10 - 222 A- from engine.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - assembly mountings“

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - air filter housing“

→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.27

→ Chapter „Removing and installing engine control unit -J623-“

Removing and installing gearbox mounting

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