Engine And Transmission, Separating, Vehicles With BITURBO Engine

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set :VAS6131/10

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Articulated Joint Support :VAS6131/13-7 from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set : VAS6131/13

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Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support :VAS6131/14
Spindle :3367/3 from Press Tool For Viscous Fan :3367

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Engine Support :T10014

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Crankshaft Turning Tool :T40257

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Wrench - 21mm :T40263

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Adapter :T40314

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Puller :T40317

Preparing the Articulated Joint Support :VAS6131/13-7 :

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Spindle :3367/3 from Press Tool For Viscous Fan :3367
M10 nut
Engine Support :T10014
Articulated Joint Support :VAS6131/13-7

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on the Scissor Lift Table :VAS6131B .

-- Remove from the bracket and disconnect connector -1- and if equipped -4-.

NOTE:

Ignore -items 2 and 3-.

-- Remove the connector -2- from the mount, disconnect, and free up.

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NOTE:

Ignore -items 1 and 3-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

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-- Remove the bolt -3- and remove the bracket with the Differential Pressure Sensor -G505- from the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1- and -arrow-.

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with electrostatic discharge.

Always "discharge" the static electricity. Do this by touching a grounded object, for example vehicle ground, the vehicle or the hoist.
Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow- and disconnect the connector from the transmission.

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

Vehicles with an SCR system:

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-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the connection for the Catalytic Converter Heater 1 -Z119- and Catalytic Converter Heater 2 -Z120- with the Puller :T40317 .

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

-- Remove the catalytic converter with the front exhaust pipe.

-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and loosen bolt -3- on the brace -2- for the turbocharger.

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-- Remove the left and right driveshaft from the transmission flange shaft. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

NOTE:

Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the escaping coolant.

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-- Loosen the clamp -1- and remove the coolant hose.

-- Remove bolts -arrow- and pivot ATF cooler to the side.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

NOTE:

Catch any leaking ATF with a cloth.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF pipe -1- from the transmission.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set :VAS6122 .

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.

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-- Join the tools as illustrated.

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Socket 21 mm for ¹ /₂ "-drive

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-- Counterhold the crankshaft to loosen the torque converter bolts.

NOTE:

When mounting, turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Remove the 6 bolts -arrow- from the torque converter. Turn the crankshaft an additional 60° in the direction of engine rotation.

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-- Remove bolts -arrow-, remove torque support -2- with stop -1-.

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-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table :VAS6131B with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set :VAS6131/10 , Articulated Joint Support :VAS6131/13-7 , and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support :VAS6131/14 as follows:

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NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Table coordinates	Parts from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set :VAS6131/10 , Articulated Joint Support :VAS6131/13-7 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support :VAS6131/14
F2	/13-7
B10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14
G10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/14

-- Secure the Articulated Joint Support :VAS6131/13-7 to the engine on the front to the right with the M10 nut -arrow-, as shown in the illustration.

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-- Install the joint support on the Scissor Lift Table : VAS6131B and tighten it to 20 Nm.

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CAUTION:

Danger of leaks in the ATF oil pan.

The Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support:VAS6131/14 must not be set on the ATF oil pan.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set :VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support :VAS6131/14 on the front of the transmission, as shown in illustration.

-- Turn the left and right spindles upward until the Scissor Lift Table - Gearbox Support :VAS6131/14 rests firmly against the transmission.

-- Attach mounting element base plates to Scissor Lift Table : VAS6131B and tighten to 20 Nm.

-- Remove the starter bolts -1- and -2-.

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-- Press the starter off the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

-- Remove the remaining bolts -3 through 11- that attach the engine to the transmission.

NOTE:

Ignore -item A-.

-- Loosen the side bolts -1- on the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B land the pull the rear table plate and transmission slightly toward the rear.

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