Transmission, Removing, Vehicles With 2.0L TFSI Engine Generation II

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge10-222A
Pry lever 80-200
Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931
Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit VAG1782
Engine Bung Set VAS6122
Counterhold - Vibration Damper T10355
Gearbox Support T40173

Fig 1: Gearbox Support T40173 (New Version Has Chrome Plated Parts)

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WARNING:

Before using the Gearbox Support T40173 always check if it meets the requirements.

The older version mounts, should not be used and should be replaced.

Characteristics (Newer Version)

On the newer version the components illustrated -red- are -yellow - chrome plated.

If the mount does not comply with corresponding specifications, proceed as follows:

Contact your tool supplier for an exchange.

Preparing the Gearbox Support T40173:

Fig 2: Preparing Transmission Support T40173

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-- The bracket -1- must be turned so that the shorter side faces up as illustrated.

-- The bracket -2- must be turned so that the longer side faces up as illustrated.

-- The bracket -3- must be turned so that the shorter side faces up as illustrated.

Removing

Fig 3: Disconnecting Battery

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-- Position the front wheels so they are straight.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Complete the steps for disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnect the battery, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the engine cover in direction of -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Cover

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-- Connect the Engine Support Bridge10-222A with the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Bracket10-222A/1 and the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 310-222A/3, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 5: Installing 10 - 222 A With 10 - 222 A /3 On Left And Right Strut Towers

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-- Engage the Engine Support Bridge - Spindle10-222A/11 on the front and rear engine lifting eyes.

-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Remove the noise insulations -1 and 2-, refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 6: Identifying Noise Insulation

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NOTE:

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then select the correct rear final drive repair information.

Fig 7: Counter Hold Using Counterhold Tool T10172 And Adapters T10172/5

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-- Remove the driveshaft, refer OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT and DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING . .

-- Remove the front muffler, refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .

Fig 8: Identifying Front Muffler

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-- Remove the subframe crossbrace, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 9: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

-- Remove the drive axle noise insulation -1- inside the right wheel housing.

Fig 10: Driveshaft Cover -1-

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NOTE:

Depending on the date of manufacture, an additional drive axle heat shield -B- may be attached.

Fig 11: Identifying Heat Shield

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The shape of the additional heat shield depends on the engine and on the date of manufacture.

Mark the installed position of the additional heat shield in color before removing it.

-- If equipped, mark the installed position of the heat shield -B- to the heat shield -A-.

Fig 12: Identifying Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and then remove the right drive axle heat shields.

-- Remove the right subframe shield under the right drive axle, refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove left and right drive axles from transmission flange shafts.

Fig 13: Identifying Left And Right Drive Axles

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-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and push splines together, refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN -item 18-. .

Fig 14: Locating Universal Joint Bolt

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and the bracket for the catalytic converter.

Fig 15: Identifying Catalytic Converter

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-- Disconnect connectors from the heated oxygen sensor for the catalytic converter, refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, NON-HYBRID VEHICLES .

Fig 16: Identifying Nuts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield -1- (if equipped).

Fig 17: Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Remove the ATF pipe bolts from the engine -arrow A- and -arrow B-.

Fig 18: Locating ATF Pipe Bolts

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit VAG1782 under the separating point.

Fig 19: Identifying ATF Pipe

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-- Remove the clip -A- holding the Mechatronic wiring harness from the ATF pipe -B-.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow-. Then pull the ATF pipe -B and C- off the transmission and tie it up.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

Fig 20: Identifying Transmission Connector

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with static discharge.

Do not touch contacts in transmission connector with hands.

-- To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing (without wearing gloves).

-- Disconnect the connector on transmission by rotating screw connections counter-clockwise -arrow-.

-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever 80-200.

Fig 21: Ball Socket And Securing Clips

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-- Press the securing clips -2- off and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolts -2 through 5- on the transmission side.

Fig 22: Engine To Transmission Bolts

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NOTE:

The bolts -3 and 5- also attach the wire bracket on the transmission.

The bolt -2- attaches the starter to the transmission and has an additional spacer sleeve -arrow-.

Fig 23: Identifying Bolt & Spacer Sleeve

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Remove the sleeve when removing the bolt at the top of the starter.

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.

Fig 24: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Counterhold the crankshaft using the Counterhold - Vibration Damper T10355 to loosen the torque converter bolts.

Fig 25: Identifying Vibration Damper "TDC" Position With Special Tool T10355

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NOTE:

Turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation.

Ignore -arrow-.

-- Remove the 3 torque converter bolts -arrow- on the drive plate while turning the crankshaft 120° further in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 26: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Remove the bolt -1- from the bottom of the starter on the engine side.

Fig 27: Locating Starter Bolt & Locking Piece

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-- Remove the starter -A- from the transmission.

NOTE:

Locking ring -B- can fall out after loosening the starter.

-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolt -arrow 2-.

-- Remove the engine/transmission bolts -6, 8, 9, and 10- but leave one bolt -7- installed hand-tight.

Fig 28: Engine To Transmission Bolts

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CAUTION:

Danger of leaks in the ATF pan.

The Gearbox Support T40173 must not be set on the ATF pan.

-- Place the Engine/Gearbox Jack VAG1383A with the prepared Gearbox Support T40173 on the bottom of the transmission. Refer to Preparing the Gearbox Support T40173: (See Fig 2).

-- The transmission support must be placed at the front as follows:

Mount the bracket -2- behind the opening in the transmission housing for the torque converter on the left side of the transmission.

Fig 29: Locating Bracket Mounting Location
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Mount the bracket -1- on the front final drive on the right side of the transmission.