Engine and transmission (vehicles with automatic 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

Fig 1: Adapter T40058

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Adapter T40058

Work procedure

Engine/transmission unit removed and attached to scissor lift platform VAS 6131 A.

NOTE:

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

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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Turn spindles of support elements from VAS 6131/10 at left and right at subframe completely downward.
Remove support pins from spindles.
Remove subframe to side.

Fig 4: Identifying Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131

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Equip scissor lift platform VAS 6131 A 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 * See note	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
G3 * See note	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
B7	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/11-2
G7	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-9
B10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/12-1
G10	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/11-3
C15 * See note	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-12
F15 * See note	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-12

*Support elements remain unchanged.

Fig 5: Positioning Support Elements From VAS 6131/11 And VAS 6131/12 At Left On Engine/Transmission

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Position support elements from VAS 6131/11 and VAS 6131/12 at left on engine/transmission as shown in illustration.

Fig 6: Positioning Support Elements From VAS 6131/10 And VAS 6131/11 At Right On Engine/Transmission

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Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 and VAS 6131/11 at right on engine/transmission 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 A.

Fig 7: Removing Bracket For Electrical Harness Connectors At Left From Bulkhead

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Remove electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 4 - from bracket and disconnect.
Remove heat insulation sleeve on wiring harness and free up individual wires.

NOTE:

In the illustration, the electrical harness connectors are depicted as installed.

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

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Remove bolt - arrow - at strap for left front exhaust pipe.

Fig 9: Removing Nuts For Left Front Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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Remove nuts - 1 to 3 - for left front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.
Remove front exhaust pipe with pre- and main catalytic converters.

Fig 10: Removing Bracket For Electrical Harness Connectors At Right From Bulkhead

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Remove electrical harness connectors - 2 - and - 4 - from bracket and disconnect.
Free up the wiring harnesses.

NOTE:

In the illustration, the electrical harness connectors are depicted as installed.

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

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Remove bolt - arrow - at strap for right front exhaust pipe.

Fig 12: Removing Nuts For Right Front Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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Remove nuts - 1 to 3 - for right front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.
Remove front exhaust pipe with pre- and main catalytic converters.

Fig 13: Removing Bracket For ATF Lines At Right On Oil Pan

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NOTE:

Observe rules of cleanliness for working on automatic transmissions → 00 TECHNICAL DATA .

Remove bracket - arrow - for ATF lines at right 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.

Fig 15: Removing Bolt & Disconnecting ATF Lines From Transmission

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

Fig 16: Location Of Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28 On Coupling Housing

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Remove bolt and Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor G28 on transmission - arrow -.

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: Removing Wiring Harness Bracket At Right Engine Plate

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Remove wiring harness bracket at right engine plate - arrows -.

Fig 19: 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.

NOTE:

Shown without engine mount plate to provide a better illustration.

Fig 20: Identifying Ground (GND) Wire, Starter Electrical Wires, Bolts & Starter

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Remove Ground (GND) wire - 1 -.
Disconnect electrical wires - 3 - and - 4 - on starter.
Remove bolts - 2 - and - 5 - and remove starter.

Fig 21: Inserting Guide Pin Of Adapter T40058 So Small Diameter Points To Engine

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

Fig 22: Counter Holding Crankshaft Using Adapter T40058 To Loosen Torque Converter Bolts

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

NOTE:

Disregard - arrow -.

Fig 23: Torque Converter Bolts

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

Fig 24: Identifying Engine/Transmission Threaded Connections

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

Fig 25: 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 bolts - 1 - on scissor lift platform VAS 6131 A and pull rear platform top with transmission toward rear - arrow - , simultaneously push torque converter through opening of drive plate while doing this.