Transmission, removing (vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine)

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission, Removing (Vehicles With 2.0 ltr. TFSI Engine)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Engine support bridge 10-222 A
Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
Used oil collection and extraction unit V.A.G 1782
Transmission support 3282

Adapter 3282/48
Pin 3282/50

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 2: Bracket 30-211 A

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Bracket 30-211 A

Fig 3: Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045

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Insert pad for front fender T40045
Bolt M10x20

Removing

NOTE:

General repair instructions → General repair instructions .
Read the rules for cleanliness when working on the automatic transmission → Rules for cleanliness .
All cable ties which are released or cut open during removal must be installed in the same position when installing.

Shift selector lever to position "N".

CAUTION: Follow the steps required when disconnecting battery →

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting Battery Ground (GND) Strap

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

Fig 5: Removing Engine Cover

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Remove engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 6: Unbolting Coolant Expansion Tank

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Unbolt coolant expansion tank - arrow -.
Disconnect electrical connector for Engine Coolant Level (ECL) Warning Switch F66 at bottom of coolant expansion tank.
Place coolant expansion tank to one side, leaving coolant hoses - 1 - and - 2 - connected.

Fig 7: Identifying Engine/Transmission Threaded Connections

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Remove engine/transmission securing bolts - 4 - , - 5 - and - 6 - (accessible from above).

Fig 8: Inserting Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045 On Both Sides Between Fender Mounting Flange And Body Panel Underneath

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Remove rubber seal from edges of fender mounting flanges.
To avoid damaging edges of fender panels using engine support bridge 10-222 A, insert pad for front fender T40045 on both sides between fender mounting flange and body panel underneath.

Fig 9: Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A Set Up With Adapters 10-222/3 On Fender Mounting Flanges

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Set up engine support bridge 10-222 A with adapters 10-222/3 on fender mounting flanges.
Engage spindles on engine lifting eyes as illustrated.
Take up weight of engine using spindles.
Remove both front wheels.

Fig 10: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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On vehicles equipped with auxiliary heater, remove screws - arrows - securing exhaust pipe of auxiliary heater to sound insulation.

Fig 11: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Open quick-release fasteners - 1 to 3 - and remove front and rear sound insulation.

Fig 12: Removing Bracket For Sound Insulation

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Remove bracket for sound insulation - arrows -.

Fig 13: Removing Left/Right Heat Shields For Drive Axles

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Remove heat shield - 1 - for drive axle (left-side).
Unbolt drive axles (left and right) from transmission flange shafts.

Fig 14: Locating Clamping Sleeve

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NOTE:

The flexible pipe connection (de-coupling element) on the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged.

Loosen nuts on front clamp - arrows -.
Push clamp toward rear of vehicle to disconnect exhaust system.

Fig 15: Separating Front Exhaust Pipe/Catalytic Converter

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Remove bolts - arrows - at connection between front exhaust pipe and catalytic converter.
Remove nut - 1 - at bracket for front exhaust pipe and remove front exhaust pipe.

Fig 16: Removing/Installing Heat Shield For Driveshaft

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Unbolt heat shield - A - for driveshaft - arrows -.
Remove bolts at transmission/driveshaft flange.
Slide driveshaft together toward rear final drive. The constant velocity joints can be moved axially.
Tie up driveshaft to body.

Fig 17: Pressing Ball Socket Of Selector Lever Cable From Selector Shaft Lever & Removing Bracket On Transmission

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Pry ball socket - 1 - of selector lever cable off selector shaft lever.

NOTE:

Mark installation position of support bracket for selector lever cable with a felt-tip pen.

Remove support bracket from transmission - arrows -.
Move selector lever cable clear.

NOTE:

Shown in illustration with transmission support removed.

Fig 18: Disconnecting Electrical Connector At Transmission By Turning Fastener Cap Counter-Clockwise

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Disconnect electrical connector at transmission by turning fastener cap counter-clockwise - arrow -.

Fig 19: Disconnecting ATF Pipes & Removing Bracket For ATF Lines

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NOTE:

Read the rules for cleanliness when working on automatic transmission → Rules for cleanliness .

Place used oil collection and extraction unit V.A.G 1782 below engine.
Unscrew union nuts - 1 - and - 2 - and disconnect ATF pipes.
Remove bracket for ATF lines - arrow -.

Fig 20: Disconnecting ATF Lines At Connection Points On Right Side Of Transmission

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Disconnect ATF lines - 1 - and - 2 - at connection points on right side of transmission.
Remove ATF lines going to ATF cooler.
Detach bracket - 3 - for ATF lines at bottom of transmission.

Fig 21: Removing Bolt & Disconnecting ATF Lines From Transmission

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Remove bolt - arrow -.
Detach ATF lines from transmission.

Fig 22: Removing Stabilizer Bar Mountings

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Remove stabilizer bar mountings on both sides - 1 - and - 2 -.

Fig 23: Identifying Engine/Transmission Threaded Connections

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Remove engine/transmission securing bolts - 1 to 3 - and - 8 to 11 -.

NOTE:

Bolt - 7 - should remain screwed in hand-tight.

Fig 24: Identifying Starter, Electrical Connector & Nuts

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Detach starter and swivel to one side.
Disconnect electrical connector - 3 -.
Remove nut - 1 - for clamp.
Remove nut - 2 - and detach electrical wiring.

Remove starter.

Fig 25: Torque Converter Bolts

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Remove 3 torque converter bolts - arrows - through opening for removed starter (turning crankshaft ¹ /₃ turn each time).

Fig 26: Placing Adapter 3282/48 On Transmission Support 3282

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Set up transmission support 3282 on engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
Place Adapter 3282/48 on transmission support 3282 as shown in illustration.
Align arms of transmission support according to holes in adjustment plate.
Attach support elements as illustrated on adjustment plate.

Pin 3282/50 has to be screwed in at right rear.
Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with transmission support 3282 underneath transmission.

NOTE:

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

Align adjustment plate parallel with transmission.

Fig 27: Bolting Support To Left Rear Tapped Hole On Transmission

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Bolt support to left rear tapped hole on transmission - 1 - using one bolt M10x20.
Insert flattened pin 3282/50 into mounting hole at right rear of transmission housing - arrow 2 -.

CAUTION:

The flattened side of the pin must face toward the transmission oil pan to prevent the oil pan from being bent or damaged.
Replace the transmission oil pan if damaged.

Fig 28: Inserting Pin Into Mounting Hole At Left Front Of Transmission Housing & Recess In Housing At Right Front Of Differential Housing

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Insert pin into mounting hole at left front of transmission housing - arrow 2 -.
Insert pin into recess in housing at right front of differential housing - arrow 1 -.
Raise transmission slightly.

Fig 29: Removing Bolts For Transmission Mountings

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Remove bolts - arrows - for transmission mountings (left and right).

Fig 30: Removing Heat Shield For Left Transmission Support

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Remove heat shield for transmission support (left-side).
Remove transmission supports (left and right) together with transmission mountings - arrows -.
Remove last engine/transmission securing bolt.
Push transmission off engine and at the same time pry torque converter off drive plate using a screwdriver.

Carefully lower transmission using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.

NOTE:

When lowering transmission, make sure there is sufficient clearance from drive axles.

Fig 31: Securing Torque Converter

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Secure torque converter in transmission with support bridge 30-211 A to prevent it from dropping out.