Engine And Automatic Transmission, Separating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Bracket - Multiple Use 30-211A
Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13
M10 x 65 bolt

Procedure

Proceed as follows:

The engine/transmission assembly is removed and placed on the Scissor Lift Table VAS6131.

NOTE:

When Installation, place all cable ties and protective boots in same locations.

-- Equip Scissor Lift Table VAS6131 with Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10 and additional parts from Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 as follows:

Fig 1: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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NOTE:

The other attachments remain unchanged.

Platform Coordinates	Parts from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13
F1	/13-7
C10	/10-1	/12-2	/10-5	/13-2
E10	/10-1	/12-2	/10-5	/13-2
G10	/10-1	/12-2	/10-5	/13-3

-- Disengage electrical connector at bracket -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts -1 To 3- And Engine Supports With Engine Bracket

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-- Remove the bolt -4-.

NOTE:

Ignore -items 1, 2 and 3-.

-- Secure Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 at front right on engine support with bolt M10x65.

Fig 3: Identifying Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 From Engine

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-- Secure Joint Support VAS 6131/13-7 on scissor lift table.

-- Attach mounting elements from Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 at front under transmission ATF oil pan as shown in illustration.

Fig 4: Attaching Mounting Elements From VAS 6131/12 And VAS 6131/13 At Front Under Transmission ATF Oil Pan

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-- Prepare mounting elements from Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set VAS6131/10, Scissor Lift Table - A6 Set VAS6131/12 and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set VAS6131/13 for supporting drive shaft as shown in illustration.

Fig 5: Identifying Support Elements VAS6131/12 And VAS6131/13 To Support Driveshaft

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-- Remove bolts -2- on main catalytic converter brackets.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts -1, 2, 3- On Main Catalytic Converter Brackets

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NOTE:

Ignore -Items 1 and 3-.

Transmission carrier is shown installed in illustration.

-- Remove bolts -arrows- and remove main catalytic converters.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts -Arrows-, Primary Catalytic Converter Pipes, And Clamping Sleeves

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-- Remove bolts -2- on main primary converter brackets.

Fig 8: Identifying Primary Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts

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NOTE:

Ignore -Item 1-.

-- Free up electrical wires to oxygen sensors.

Fig 9: Identifying Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Nuts -Arrows-

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-- Remove nuts -arrows- and remove pre-catalytic converters.

-- Remove bolts -arrows- at front drive shaft to transfer case connection.

Fig 10: Identifying Driveshaft Bolts -Arrows-

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Vehicles with 4-zone climate control:

Fig 11: Identifying Rear Coolant Pipe Bolts -1 To 2- And Bolt -3- For ATF Lines From Transmission

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-- Remove rear coolant pipe bolts -1 and 2-.

NOTE:

Ignore -arrows-.

All Vehicles:

NOTE:

Place a cloth under separation point to catch escaping ATF.

Observe the rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions, refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove bolt -3- and disconnect ATF lines from transmission.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 12: Identifying Bolt -Arrow- To ATF Line Bracket

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-- Leave ATF lines in installation location.

-- Remove B+ wire bolt -2- on bracket.

Fig 13: Identifying Bolt -2- And Nuts -1-

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-- Remove nuts -1- and bracket.

-- Remove heat insulation sleeve from starter.

-- Remove protective caps.

Fig 14: Identifying Bolts -1 & 4- And Wire Brackets -2 & 3-

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-- Remove electrical wires from starter:

2 - Terminal 50

3 - B+ Terminal

-- Disconnect threaded connections -1- and -4- and remove starter.

-- To loosen torque converter bolts, counter hold crankshaft at vibration damper bolt.

Fig 15: View That Torque Converter And Drive Plate Align For Bolts Through Sarter Motor Opening -Arrow-

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-- Remove 3 torque converter bolts in opening for removed starter by rotating crankshaft ¹ /₃ further in direction of engine rotation.

-- Disconnect remaining engine to transmission connection bolts.

Fig 16: Identifying Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts

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-- Loosen clamping bolts -1- on sides of Scissor Lift Table VAS6131 and then pull rear table plate with transmission toward rear -arrow- and press torque converter off drive plate through opening for removed starter.

Fig 17: Identifying Separation Of Engine And Transmission

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-- Secure torque converter in transmission against falling out with Bracket - Multiple Use 30-211A.

Fig 18: Identifying Bracket -30-211A- Attached To Secure Torque Converter

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