Engine and automatic transmission 09L, separating

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Support set for Audi VAS 6131/10 , VAS 6131/11 and VAS 6131/12

Fig 1: Adapter T40058

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Adapter T40058

Work procedure

NOTE:

All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.
Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts For Left/Right Transmission Mount

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Remove bolts - arrows - for left and right transmission mount.

Fig 3: Positioning Support Elements From VAS 6131/10 At Left/Right On Subframe

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Twist spindles of support elements at left and right at subframe completely downward.
Remove support pins from spindles.
Remove subframe to side.
Remove both base plates of subframe support elements on scissor lift table VAS 6131.

NOTE:

The support points for front of engine and rear of transmission remain unchanged.

Fig 4: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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Equip scissor lift platform VAS 6131 with support set for Audi VAS 6131/10 , VAS 6131/11 and VAS 6131/12 as follows:

Platform coordinates	Parts of support set for Audi VAS 6131/10 , VAS 6131/11 and VAS 6131/12
B4 ¹⁾	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
G4 ¹⁾	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-12
B7	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
G7	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-10
B10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/12-1
G10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/11-3
D15 ¹⁾	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-12
F15 ¹⁾	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-12
¹⁾ The support elements remain unchanged.

Fig 5: Positioning/Removing Support Elements From VAS 6131/10 And VAS 6131/12 At Left On Engine

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Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 and VAS 6131/12 at left on engine as shown in illustration.

Fig 6: Removing Base Plate For Right Support Element On Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 and VAS 6131/11 at right on engine as shown in illustration.
Twist spindles of attachments upward far enough until all support pins make contact at support points.
Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor lift platform VAS 6131.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector For Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G131

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G131 and free up wire.

NOTE:

In the illustration, the electrical harness connector is depicted as installed.
Ignore - 2 -.

Fig 8: Removing Bolt At Left Bracket For Front Exhaust Pipe

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Remove bolt - 1 - at left bracket for front exhaust pipe.

NOTE:

Ignore - 2 -.

Fig 9: Removing Nuts & Left Front Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter

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Remove nuts - 1 to 3 -.
Remove left front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector For Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130 and free up wire.

NOTE:

In the illustration, the electrical harness connector is depicted as installed.
Ignore - 1 -.

Fig 11: Removing Bolt At Right Bracket For Front Exhaust Pipe

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Remove bolt - 1 - at right bracket for front exhaust pipe.

NOTE:

Ignore - 2 -.

Fig 12: Removing Nuts & Right Front Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter

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Remove nuts - 1 to 3 -.
Remove right front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.

NOTE:

Observe the rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions →
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- 00 - GENERAL, TECHNICAL DATA for 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V FRONT AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE - INTERNAL COMPONENTS, SERVICING
- 00 TECHNICAL DATA for AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09L, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
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Fig 13: Removing Bracket For ATF Lines On Oil Pan

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Remove bracket - arrow - for ATF lines on oil pan.

Fig 14: Removing Bracket For ATF Lines At Bottom On Transmission

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Remove bracket - arrow - for ATF lines at bottom on transmission.

NOTE:

Place a rag under the ATF lines to catch escaping ATF.

Fig 15: Removing Bolt & Disconnecting ATF Lines From Transmission

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

Fig 16: Disconnecting Electrical Connector On Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28

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Disconnect electrical connector - arrow - on Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28.

Fig 17: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector On Transmission

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Disconnect electrical harness connector on transmission, to do this swing twist lock counterclockwise - arrow -.

Fig 18: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector At Right Engine Mount

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - at right engine mount.
Remove bolts - arrows - and remove right engine mount.

Fig 19: Disconnecting Electrical Wires On Starter, Removing Bolts & Starter

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Disconnect electrical wires - 2 - and - 3 - on starter.
Remove bolts - 1 - and - 4 - and remove starter.

Fig 20: Inserting Guide Pin Of Adapter T40058 So That Large Diameter Points To Engine

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Insert guide pin of adapter T40058 so that large diameter - arrow 1 - points to engine. Small diameter - arrow 2 - points to adapter.

Fig 21: Locating Torque Converter Bolts And Adapter T40058

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To loosen torque converter bolts, counter hold crankshaft using adapter T40058.

NOTE:

Disregard - arrow -.

Fig 22: Torque Converter Bolts

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Remove 3 bolts - arrow - of torque converter in opening of removed starter (turn crankshaft ¹ /₃ rotation in each case).

Fig 23: Identifying Engine/Transmission Threaded Connections

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Remove engine/transmission threaded connections - 3 to 10 -.

Fig 24: Locating Clamping Bolts On Side Of Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 And Pull Rear Table Section With Transmission Rearward

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Loosen side clamping screws - 1 - on scissor lift platform VAS 6131 and pull rear platform top with transmission toward rear - arrow - , simultaneously push torque converter through opening of drive plate.
Secure torque converter in transmission to prevent it from falling out.