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Genuine used Volkswagen Transporter T5.1 2.0 TDI engine lifting eye / lifting bracket, part number family 03L103390. This heavy-duty metal bracket is permanently mounted to the engine and provides a designated attachment point for lifting, supporting or positioning the engine during removal, installation and major repair work.
Part Number: 03L103390
VW OE Number Family: 03L 103 390
Part Type: Engine Lifting Eye / Lifting Bracket / Hoist Bracket
Position: Engine / Cylinder Head Area
Engine Type: 2.0 TDI Common Rail
Material: Metal
Manufacturer: Volkswagen / VAG
Condition: Genuine used part
Compatibility
Suitable for selected:
* Volkswagen Transporter T5.1 – 2010–2015
* Volkswagen Caravelle T5.1 – 2010–2015
* Volkswagen Multivan T5.1 – selected versions
* Volkswagen California T5.1 – selected versions
* Panel van
* Kombi
* Shuttle / passenger variants
* Chassis cab / flatbed versions where applicable
Used across selected 2.0 TDI Common Rail engine configurations.
Potential T5.1 2.0 TDI applications include engines from the CAA-family, but the exact 03L103390 suffix and physical bracket must be checked before ordering.
Technical Information
The lifting eye is a structural service component attached directly to the engine.
It provides a strong, correctly positioned attachment point for workshop lifting equipment when the engine needs to be:
* Removed from the vehicle
* Installed into the vehicle
* Supported during major repairs
* Positioned during engine or gearbox work
* Moved when removed from the vehicle
Using the manufacturer’s designated lifting points helps distribute the engine’s weight correctly when appropriate workshop lifting equipment is used.
Engine Lifting System Information
The Transporter engine can have more than one designated lifting/support point.
When removing or installing an engine, lifting equipment should be connected only to suitable structural lifting locations.
The lifting eye should not be confused with an engine mounting.
It does not support the engine during normal vehicle operation and does not control engine vibration.
Its purpose is to provide a secure service attachment point when the drivetrain is being lifted or supported.
Common Reasons for Replacement
Typical reasons for replacing this bracket include:
* Missing lifting eye after previous engine replacement
* Bent bracket
* Cracked or damaged lifting point
* Corrosion
* Damaged mounting hole
* Incorrect bracket fitted during an engine swap
* Bracket removed during previous repair and not refitted
* Replacement cylinder head/engine supplied without lifting hardware
Important Safety Information
This component can carry significant load during engine removal.
Before using a lifting eye, inspect it carefully for:
* Cracks
* Distortion
* Severe corrosion
* Elongated mounting holes
* Damaged mounting bolts
* Previous welding or modification
* Damage around the lifting aperture
Do not use a visibly damaged, heavily corroded, modified or incorrectly mounted lifting bracket to support an engine.
Correct workshop lifting equipment with an adequate load rating should always be used.
Installation
The bracket mounts directly to the engine at its original factory location.
During installation:
* Confirm the correct bracket orientation
* Inspect the mounting surface
* Inspect mounting bolts
* Use the correct factory mounting points
* Tighten fasteners to the appropriate VW specification
* Ensure the bracket sits fully against its mounting surface
* Confirm the lifting eye is not distorted
The engine should never be lifted from an incorrectly installed bracket.
Programming / Coding
No programming or coding is required.
This is a mechanical engine service/lifting component.
Important Compatibility Note
Please compare before ordering:
* Base number – 03L103390
* Complete suffix letter where visible
* Bracket shape
* Lifting-eye position
* Number of mounting holes
* Mounting-hole spacing
* Engine code
* Cylinder-head/engine configuration
* Vehicle production date
The 03L103390 number exists with multiple suffixes, including different revisions used across Volkswagen Group 2.0 TDI engines.
Therefore, do not assume that every 03L103390-series bracket is interchangeable simply because the vehicle has a 2.0 TDI engine.
Matching the complete number and physical shape with the original bracket is strongly recommended.
Condition
Genuine Volkswagen used engine component.
As a used metal engine-bay part, normal signs of previous use may include:
* Surface marks
* Scratches
* Oil residue
* Dirt
* Oxidation
* Light surface corrosion
Please inspect the listing photographs carefully for the exact bracket shape, mounting points, lifting aperture and suffix number supplied.
Any identifying colour/security markings applied to the part must remain intact in the event of a return.
Ideal genuine replacement for a missing, bent or damaged Volkswagen Transporter T5.1 2.0 TDI engine lifting eye / lifting bracket, provided the 03L103390-series number and physical configuration match the original component.