Prepare Scissor Lift Platform

Fig 1: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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-- Equip the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B  with the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10  and Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set:VAS6131/11  , and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set :VAS6131/13  as follows:

-- First manually secure the mounting elements to the scissor lift table.

-- Position the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B  horizontally.

• Note bubble level (sight glass) on support platform.

-- Guide the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B  under the engine/transmission subassembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right subframe bolts -1-.

-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10  and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set :VAS6131/13  at the left and right on the front of the subframe as shown in the illustration.

Fig 3: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Ensure threaded spindles are completely installed.

-- Attach the mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10  at the left and right rear on the subframe crossbrace front connecting points as shown in the illustration.

Fig 4: Attach At Left And Right Front Of Subframe

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-- Position mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set :VAS6131/13  at the lower left and right on the wheel bearing housing as shown in the illustration.

Fig 5: Attach At Lower Left And Right Of Wheel Bearing Housing

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-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10  and Scissor Lift Table - A8 Set:VAS6131/11  at the left and right rear of the tunnel crossmember, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 6: Attaching VAS 6131/10 And VAS 6131/11 At Left And Right Rear Of Tunnel Crossmember

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-- Attach mounting elements from the Scissor Lift Table - Audi Set:VAS6131/10  and Scissor Lift Table - Q7 Set :VAS6131/13  at the left and right under the front exhaust pipe as shown in the illustration.

Fig 7: Attaching VAS 6131/10 And VAS 6131/13 On Left And Right Under Front Exhaust Pipe

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-- Rotate the mounting element spindles upward until all the mounting pins come into contact with the mounting points.

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

-- Mark the location of the subframe and engine carrier to the longitudinal members using a felt-tip pen.

Fig 8: Identifying Subframe Bolts

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-- Remove the left and right subframe bolts -2 and 3- in a diagonal sequence in stages.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- on the tunnel crossmember.

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -2-.

Fig 10: Identifying Left And Right Stabilizer Bar Bolt

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-- Next lower engine/transmission subassembly with Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131 B  only by dimension -a-.

Fig 11: Engine And Gearbox Jack VAS 6931

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• Dimension -a- = maximum 80 mm.

-- Remove the ball socket -2- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever:80-200  .

Fig 12: Identifying Selector Lever Cable

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-- Remove the clip -1- and free up the selector lever cable.

-- Lower the engine/transmission subassembly more.

-- Remove the Scissor Lift Table:VAS6131B  with engine/transmission assembly from under the vehicle.