Engine and manual transmission, 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

Work procedure

NOTE:

All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.

Fig 1: Positioning Support Elements From VAS 6131/10 At Left/Right On Subframe

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131.

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 tunnel cross member remain unchanged.

Fig 2: 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
C10	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/12-1
F10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-3
C15 ¹⁾	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/11-2
F15 ¹⁾	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-7
¹⁾ The support elements remain unchanged.

Fig 3: 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 4: Positioning/Removing Support Elements From VAS 6131/10 And VAS 6131/11 At Right On Engine

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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 5: 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 6: Removing Nut At Left Bracket For Front Exhaust Pipe

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Remove nut - 2 - at left bracket for front exhaust pipe.

NOTE:

Ignore - 1 -.

Fig 7: 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 8: 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 9: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector For Back-Up Light Switch F4

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - arrow - for Back-Up Light Switch F4 and free up electrical wire.

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 Nut At Right Bracket For Front Exhaust Pipe

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Remove nut - 2 - at right bracket for front exhaust pipe.

NOTE:

Ignore - 1 -.

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.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Electrical Connector On Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28

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

Fig 14: Identifying Engine/Transmission Threaded Connections

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Remove engine/transmission threaded connections - 1 to 10 -.

Fig 15: Locating Clamping Bolts On Side Of Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 And Pull Rear Table Section With Transmission Rearward

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Loosen clamping bolts - 1 - on side of scissor lift table VAS 6131 and pull rear table section with transmission rearward - arrow -.