Transmission (vehicles with 6-cyl. 3.0 L gasoline engine, also Audi Cabriolet), removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Transmission (Vehicles With 6-Cyl. 3.0 L Gasoline Engine, Also Audi Cabriolet), Removing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Engine support bridge 10-222 A
Pry lever 80-200
Transmission support 3282
Adjustment plate 3282/30

Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 2: Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045

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Fender insert pads T40045

Work procedure

NOTE:

Reinstall cable ties that were loosened or cut off during removal at same locations during installation.

Place selector lever in position "P".

CAUTION: Observe procedures for disconnecting battery →

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

Fig 3: Sliding Cover Over Battery To Right And Pull It Off Upwards

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Slide cover over battery to right - arrow 1 - and pull it off upwards - arrow 2 -.

Fig 4: Locating Battery Ground Strap

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

Fig 5: Removing Rear Engine Cover

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Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 6: Removing Front Engine Cover

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Remove front engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 7: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Left Side)

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Remove left cover - 1 - in engine compartment.

Fig 8: Removing Coolant Hoses

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Remove coolant reservoir - arrow -.
Disconnect electrical wiring to Engine Coolant Level (ECL) Warning Switch F66 at bottom of coolant expansion tank.
Tie coolant expansion tank with connected coolant hoses - 1 to 3 - to side.
If present, remove connector heat shield at left of bulkhead.

Fig 9: Removing Harness Connectors From Bracket At Left Of Bulkhead

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Remove electrical connectors - 1 through 4 - from bracket at left of bulkhead.
Disconnect electrical connectors - 1 - and - 4 -.
Guide out wiring for lambda probes from below.

Fig 10: Left Front Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold Nuts

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Remove nut - 2 - which is accessible from top for left exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.

NOTE:

For the sake of illustration, shown with engine removed.

Fig 11: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Right Side)

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Remove right cover - 1 - in engine compartment.

Fig 12: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 And Air Duct

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Remove bolts - arrows -.
Disengage Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 - 1 - at air duct.
Remove air duct - 2 -.

Fig 13: Removing Air Filter Housing

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Remove air filter housing - arrows -.

Fig 14: Identifying Holding Plate, Intake Air Hose, Hose & Air Duct

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Remove bolts for holding plate - 3 - for solenoid valves - arrows -.
Disconnect electrical harness connector at Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70.
Disconnect crankcase ventilation hose - 4 - from air guide - 2 -.

Fig 15: Removing Bolt And Disconnect Air Duct At Throttle Valve Control Module

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Remove bolt - arrow - and disconnect air guide - 2 - from throttle valve control module.
Disconnect hose - 1 - from air guide.

NOTE:

For sake of illustration, air guide is shown from rear with engine removed.

Fig 16: Removing Harness Connectors From Bracket At Right Of Bulkhead

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Remove electrical connectors - 1 through 4 - from bracket at right of bulkhead.
Disconnect electrical connectors - 1 - and - 4 -.
Guide out wiring for lambda probes from below.

Fig 17: Removing Nut Which Is Accessible From Top For Right Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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Remove nut - 2 - which is accessible from top for right exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.

NOTE:

For the sake of illustration, shown with engine removed.

Fig 18: Placing Insert Pad For Front Fender T40045 On Both Sides Between Fender Attachment Edge And Web Plate Lying Beneath

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Pull off sealing rubber at bolted flanges of fender.
To prevent damage to bolted flanges of fender when using engine support bridge 10-222 A , insert fender insert pads T40045 on both sides between bolted flange of fender and web plate lying beneath.

Fig 19: Positioning Engine Support Bridge 10-222 A Onto Bolted Flange Of Fenders

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Position engine support bridge 10-222 A onto bolted flange of fenders; spindle stands at front.
Take up some of the engine weight by tightening spindle of support bar, but do not lift.
Remove both front wheels.

Fig 20: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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On vehicles equipped with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

Fig 21: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Remove bolts or quick-release screws - 1 to 3 - and remove noise insulation at front and rear.

Fig 22: Removing Bracket For Noise Insulation

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Remove noise insulation bracket - arrows -.

Fig 23: Removing Bolts For Front Vehicle Floor Crossmember

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Remove bolts - 1 through 4 - and remove front cross member for vehicle floor.

Fig 24: Exhaust System And Clamps

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NOTE:

Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.

Disconnect exhaust system at both double clamps - arrows -.

Fig 25: Placing Plunger Of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Block Of Wood Inserted In Between On Transmission At Bottom

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Place plunger of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A with a block of wood inserted in between - 1 - on transmission at bottom.
Support tunnel cross member using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.

CAUTION: The lock carrier must be installed - danger of injury.

Fig 26: Removing Bolts & Slowly Release Rear Crossmember Using VAG1383A Engine/Transmission Jack

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First remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 - , then bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.
Slowly lower tunnel cross member using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 27: Removing Nuts And Tunnel Cross Member

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Remove nuts - arrows - and remove tunnel cross member.

Fig 28: Removing Bolt For Noise Insulation Cover Over Left/Right Drive Axle, Disengaging Hook And Removing Noise Insulation Cover

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Remove bolt - 1 - for noise insulation cover over left and right drive axle.
Disengage hook - 2 - and remove noise insulation cover.

Fig 29: Removing Left/Right Heat Shields For Drive Axles

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Remove left and right heat shields for drive axles - 1 -.
Remove drive axle from transmission flange on left and right sides → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .

Fig 30: Removing Bracket For Left Front Exhaust Pipe

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Remove bracket for left front exhaust pipe - arrow -.

Fig 31: Left Front Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold Nuts

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Free up oxygen sensor wiring.
Remove nuts - 1 - and - 3 - which are accessible from bottom for front exhaust pipe/left exhaust manifold.

NOTE:

For the sake of illustration, shown with engine removed.

Remove front exhaust pipe complete with primary and main catalytic converter.

Fig 32: Removing Bracket For Right Front Exhaust Pipe

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Remove bracket for right front exhaust pipe - arrow -.

Fig 33: Removing Nut Which Is Accessible From Top For Right Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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Free up oxygen sensor wiring.
Remove nuts - 1 - and - 3 - which are accessible from bottom for front exhaust pipe/right exhaust manifold.
Remove front exhaust pipe complete with primary and main catalytic converter.

NOTE:

For the sake of illustration, shown with engine removed.

Fig 34: Location Of Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28 On Coupling Housing

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Remove Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28 on left of transmission - arrow - and lay to side.

Fig 35: Removing Bracket For ATF-Lines

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Remove bracket for ATF-lines - arrow -.

NOTE:

Observe the rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → Rules for cleanliness when working on transmission .

Fig 36: Removing Bolt And ATF Lines From Transmission

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Remove bolt - arrow - and remove ATF lines from transmission.
Move ATF lines clear to one side and secure in place.

For transmission with right-angled connector:

Fig 37: Disengaging Harness Connector From Transmission

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Disengage harness connector - A - in direction of - arrow - and disconnect it from transmission.
Free up wiring harness.

For transmission with round connector:

Fig 38: Disengaging Electrical Harness Connector And Disconnecting From Transmission

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Disengage electrical harness connector - 1 - and disconnect from transmission.
Move wiring harness clear - arrows -.

All:

Fig 39: Removing Bracket For Selector Lever Cable By First Removing Bolts

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Remove bracket - 3 - for selector lever cable by first removing bolts - 2 -.

Fig 40: Using Pry Lever 80-200 To Press Selector Lever Cable From Lever For Selector Shaft

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Using pry lever 80-200 , press selector lever cable - A - from lever for selector shaft - arrow -.

Fig 41: Removing Bolts And Transmission Support From Transmission

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Remove bolts - 2 - and remove transmission support - 1 - from transmission.

Fig 42: Identifying Engine/Transmission Bolt Location

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Remove bolts - 2 to 7 - at engine/transmission flange.
Loosen bolt - 8 - only and then tighten by hand.

NOTE:

Starter must not be removed.

Mount transmission support 3282 on the Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 43: Identifying Template 3282/30

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Set Template 3282/30 on to transmission support 3282 (template only fits in one position).
Align arms of transmission support to correspond with holes in adjustment plate.
Attach support elements on adjustment plate, as illustrated.

Fig 44: Moving Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A With Transmission Mount 3282 Under Transmission And Support Transmission

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Move engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with transmission mount 3282 under transmission and support transmission.

NOTE:

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

Align template parallel to transmission and secure to transmission using a bolt M10 x 20 - arrow -.

Audi Cabriolet:

NOTE:

So that the 4 engine/transmission connecting bolts at bottom can be removed on the Audi Cabriolet, the following work steps must also be performed:

Raise transmission slightly using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 45: Removing Torque Support

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Remove torque support - arrows -.

Fig 46: Swivel Stabilizer Bar Nuts, Engine Mountings Nut And End Of Stud

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Remove left and right nuts - 1 - and swing stabilizer bar - 2 - downward.
Remove nuts - 3 - at engine mount on left and right far enough until lower edge of nut is flush with threaded pin - arrow -.
Raise engine using engine support bridge 10-222 A far enough until both nuts - 3 - (on left and right sides) make contact on from below.

All:

Fig 47: Identifying Engine/Transmission Bolt Location

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Remove bolts - 1 - and - 9 through 11 - on engine/transmission flange.

Audi Cabriolet:

Lower engine again.
Lower transmission again slowly.

All:

Move drive shafts towards rear.
Remove last bolt securing transmission to engine.
Press off transmission from bushings and let it down carefully.