Transmission, Removing And Installing, Vehicles With V6 TFSI Engine: Removing

-- If the vehicle has air suspension, activate the vehicle lift mode. Refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE .

-- Remove the left and right catalytic converters. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CGRA] , EMISSIONS CONTROL [CGFA] and EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS [CATA] .

-- Remove the front and rear driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT .

-- Remove The Ribbed Belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CATA] , RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CGFA] and RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CGRA] .

-- Support the engine and the transmission.

• Before mounting, prepare the :10 - 222 A  as follows:
• Push the :T40091/3  and two :10 - 222 A /3  in the same direction onto the square pipe of the :10 - 222 A  .
• Attach the :10 - 222 A /29  to the :10 - 222 A  .

-- Install the engine support bridge as illustrated.

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-- Slide the :T40093/4  and :10 - 222 A /28  on the :T40091/1  .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Basic Set T40091 (1 Of 3)

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-- Place the :10 - 222 A /28  on the longitudinal member and insert the :T40091/1  into the :T40091/3 

-- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the vehicle.

-- Slide the :T40091/2  on its side through the :T40093/4  .

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Support Basic Set T40091 (2 Of 3)

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-- Push the two :T40093/5  onto the :T40091/2  and then push the rail with holes into the moveable joint on the other side.

-- Install the locking pin and secure it with cotter pins.

-- Hand-tighten all the threaded connections on the engine support bridge.

-- Tighten the two threaded spindles on the left lifting tackle as illustrated.

-- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Engine Support Basic Set T40091 (2 Of 3)

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-- Support the engine in its installation position.

-- Remove the starter. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the generator bracket.

Fig 4: Identifying Generator Bracket & Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Place the :SMN372500  under the transmission.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and then remove the ATF lines from the transmission.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts -1 And 2-

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

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Right Coolant Pipe On The Transmission Bolt And Hose Clamp -2-

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-- Remove the right catalytic converter bracket -1- from the transmission -arrows-.

Fig 7: Identifying Bracket & Bolts

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-- Remove the left catalytic converter bracket from the transmission -arrows-.

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3-.

Fig 8: Connect Connectors -1 Through 3-

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125- -2-.

Fig 9: Connect The Connector -1- To The Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -2-.

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-- Remove the bleed hose -4- from the clip on the coolant pipe.

Fig 10: Identifying Left Rear Coolant Pipes On Transmission Clamps And Bolts

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-- Remove the coolant pipes from the transmission -arrows-.

-- Disconnect the selector lever cable from the ball head -1- using the :80-200  and remove the lock washer -3-.

Fig 11: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Removal/Installation

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-- Insert the guide pin for the :T40058  as follows:

Fig 12: Guide Pin And Adapter T40058

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• The large diameter -arrow 1- faces the engine.
• The small diameter -arrow 2- faces the adapter.

-- Counterhold the crankshaft with the :T40058  and an offset open-end wrench to loosen the drive plate bolts.

Fig 13: Counter Hold Crankshaft Using Socket T40058

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-- Remove the cover -2- towards the front.

Fig 14: Identifying Cover -2-

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-- Remove the six torque converter bolts -1- in the opening of the removed starter by rotating the crankshaft 120° in the direction of engine rotation.

Replace the bolts after removing them.

-- Place the :VAS6931  with the :T40173  under the transmission and secure with the strap as shown.

Fig 15: Identifying T40173 & V.A.G 1383 Supporting Transmission

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-- Remove the transmission support bolts -1 and 2-. Refer to TRANSFER CASE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 16: Identifying Transfer Case Support Bolts -1 And 2-

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-- Remove all remaining engine/transmission bolts.

Fig 17: Identifying Aluminum Bolts - 1 Through 11 -

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-- Separate the transmission from the engine. Remove the torque converter from the drive plate through the opening of the removed starter.

-- Carefully lower the transmission using the :VAS6931  .

-- Use the :30 - 211A  to secure the torque converter from falling out inside the transmission.

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

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-- Secure the :3033  to the transmission and to the transfer case as shown.

Fig 19: Securing 3033 To Transmission And To Transfer Case

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-- If it is necessary to separate the transmission from the transfer case, use the : VAS6100  to lift the transmission with the transfer case off the :VAS6931  and set it down so it is not resting on the oil pan.

-- Separate the transfer case from the transmission. Refer to TRANSFER CASE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .