Transmission (vehicles with 6-cyl. 3.2 L FSI gasoline engine, also Audi Cabriolet), removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission (Vehicles With 6-Cyl. 3.2 L FSI Gasoline Engine, Also Audi Cabriolet), Removing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Engine support bridge 10-222 A
Pry lever 80-200
Transmission support 3282
Adjustment plate 3282/30

Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 2: Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045

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Fender insert pads T40045
Drip tray for VAS 6100 VAS 6208

Work procedure

NOTE:

Reinstall cable ties that were loosened or cut off during removal at same locations during installation.

Place selector lever in position "P".

CAUTION: Observe procedures for disconnecting battery →

27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET

Fig 3: Sliding Cover Over Battery To Right And Pull It Off Upwards

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Slide cover over battery to right - arrow 1 - and pull it off upwards - arrow 2 -.

Fig 4: Locating Battery Ground Strap

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With ignition switched off, disconnect Battery Ground (GND) wire - arrow -.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Engine Cover

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Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Engine Cover

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Remove front engine cover - arrows -.
Pull off sealing rubber at bolted flanges of fender.

Fig 7: Placing Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045 On Both Sides Between Fender Attachment Edge And Web Plate Lying Beneath

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To prevent damage to bolted flanges of fender when using engine support bridge 10-222 A , insert fender insert pads T40045 on both sides between bolted flange of fender and web plate lying beneath.

Fig 8: Setting Up Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A With Adapters 10-222 A/3 On Fender Mounting Flanges

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Position engine support bridge 10-222 A with two adapters 10 - 222 A/3 on to bolted flanges of fender.
Engage spindles onto engine lifting eyes as shown.
Take up some of the engine weight by tightening spindle of support bar, but do not lift.
Remove both front wheels.

Fig 9: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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On vehicles equipped with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

Fig 10: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Remove bolts or quick-release screws - 1 to 3 - and remove noise insulation at front and rear.

Fig 11: Removing Bracket For Noise Insulation

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Remove noise insulation bracket - arrows -.

Fig 12: Removing Bolts For Front Vehicle Floor Crossmember

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Remove bolts - 1 through 4 - and remove front cross member for vehicle floor.

Fig 13: Exhaust System And Clamps

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NOTE:

Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.

Disconnect exhaust system at both double clamps - arrows -.

Fig 14: Placing Plunger Of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Block Of Wood Inserted In Between On Transmission At Bottom

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Place plunger of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A with a block of wood inserted in between - 1 - on transmission at bottom.
Support tunnel cross member using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 15: Removing Bolts & Slowly Release Rear Crossmember Using VAG1383A Engine/Transmission Jack

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First remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - , then bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.
Slowly lower tunnel cross member using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 16: Removing Nuts And Tunnel Cross Member

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Remove nuts - arrows - and remove tunnel cross member.

Fig 17: Removing Bolt For Noise Insulation Cover Over Left/Right Drive Axle, Disengaging Hook And Removing Noise Insulation Cover

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If installed, remove bolt - 1 - for noise insulation cover over left and right drive axle.
Disengage hook - 2 - and remove noise insulation cover.

Fig 18: Removing Left/Right Heat Shields For Drive Axles

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Remove left and right heat shields for drive axles - 1 -.
Remove drive axle from transmission flange on left and right sides → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
Remove left and right front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter →
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
- 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF
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Fig 19: Location Of Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28 On Coupling Housing

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Remove Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28 on left of transmission - arrow - and lay to side.

Fig 20: Removing Bracket For ATF-Lines

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Remove bracket for ATF-lines - arrow -.
Place drip tray for workshop crane VAS 6208 under transmission.

NOTE:

Observe the rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules for cleanliness when working on transmission .

Fig 21: Removing Bolt And ATF Lines From Transmission

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Remove bolt - arrow - and remove ATF lines from transmission.
Seal openings with clean cover caps.
Move ATF lines clear to one side and secure in place.

Fig 22: Removing/Installing Bolts At Torque Support Stop

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Loosen bolts - arrows - at torque support stop approx. two rotations each.

Fig 23: Removing Stabilizer Bar Mountings

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Remove left and right stabilizer mounts - 1 - and - 2 -.
Swing stabilizer downward.

Fig 24: Swivel Stabilizer Bar Nuts, Engine Mountings Nut And End Of Stud

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Remove nuts - 3 - at engine mount on left and right far enough until lower edge of nut is flush with threaded pin - arrow -.
Raise engine using spindles of engine support bridge 10-222 A far enough until both nuts - 3 - (on left and right sides) make contact on from below.

Fig 25: Placing Plunger Of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Block Of Wood Inserted In Between Transmission At Bottom

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Place plunger of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A with a block of wood - 1 - inserted in between transmission at bottom.
Raise transmission slightly using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.

NOTE:

Lower connecting bolts on engine/transmission flange are accessible by doing this.

Fig 26: Identifying Engine/Transmission Threaded Connections

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Remove bolts - 8, 9 and 10 - on engine/transmission flange.
Lower engine again using spindles of engine support bridge 10-222 A.

Fig 27: Disengaging Electrical Harness Connector And Disconnecting From Transmission

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Disengage electrical harness connector - 1 - and disconnect from transmission.
Move wiring harness clear - arrows -.

Fig 28: Removing Bolts And Transmission Support From Transmission

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Remove bolts - 2 - and remove transmission support - 1 - from transmission.

Fig 29: Identifying Engine/Transmission Threaded Connections

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Remove bolts - 2 to 6 - at engine/transmission flange.
Loosen bolts - 1 - and - 7 - only and then tighten by hand.

NOTE:

Starter must not be removed.

Fig 30: Identifying Template 3282/30

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Mount transmission support 3282 on Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.
Set Template 3282/30 on to transmission support 3282 (template only fits in one position).
Align arms of transmission support to correspond with holes in adjustment plate.
Attach support elements on adjustment plate, as illustrated.

Fig 31: Moving Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Transmission Mount 3282 Under Transmission And Support Transmission

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Move engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with transmission mount 3282 under transmission and support transmission.

NOTE:

The arrow symbol on the adjusting plate points in the direction of travel.

Align template parallel to transmission and secure to transmission using a bolt M10 x 20 - arrow -.
Move drive shafts towards rear.

Fig 32: Identifying Engine/Transmission Threaded Connections

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Remove last mounting bolts - 1 - and - 7 - on engine/transmission flange.
Press transmission off bushings - A - and carefully lower it far enough until selector lever cable is accessible.

Fig 33: Removing Support Bracket For Selector Lever Cable

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Mark installation position of support bracket for selector lever cable.
Remove bolt - 1 - support bracket for selector lever cable.
Press selector lever cable ball joint - 2 - off from selector shaft lever.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Slowly lower transmission.
Pay attention to clearance of drive axles when lowering transmission.