Vehicles With Dual-Clutch Transmission 0D9:

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-- Remove the selector lever cable from the transmission and pull it out of the cable bracket. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM [For transmission(s) 0D9] .

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Push the B+ terminal protector -1- back and disconnect the B+ wire from the starter solenoid switch.

-- Remove the nut -3- and remove the ground wire.

NOTE:

Depending on the version, the ground wire is secured on the starter bolt.

CAUTION:

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

Do not touch connector terminals in the transmission connector with hands.

-- To discharge static electricity, touch a ground by hand (without gloves).

-- Disconnect the connector -4- for the Dual-Clutch Transmission Mechatronic -J743-, by turning the twist lock counter-clockwise.

-- Remove the bolts -2- for the transmission (about two turns).

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-- Loosen the bolts -arrows- for the engine mount approximately two turns.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1-, remove the air duct hose from the charge air cooler.

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the radiator fan, to do this push the clip in direction of -arrow A- and push the retainer downward.

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-- Press the left and right fan shroud locking tabs at the same time in direction of -arrow B- and remove the fan shroud downward from the radiator.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -2-.

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-- Free up the coolant hose -3-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-.

-- Remove the right air duct pipe.

Vehicles with Parking Heater:

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-- Loosen the clamp -1-, remove the bolt -2- and remove the parking heater muffler.

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NOTE:

Risk of destroying by reversing the running direction on a used ribbed belt.

Before removing the ribbed belt, mark the running direction with chalk or a felt-tip pen for reinstallation.

-- Pivot the tensioner clockwise in direction of -arrow- to release the tension on the ribbed belt.

-- Remove the ribbed belt from the A/C compressor ribbed belt pulley and release the tension on the tensioner.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-.

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WARNING:

Refrigerant can cause serious injury.

Do not open the A/C system refrigerant circuit.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the A/C compressor, the refrigerant lines and hoses.

Do not bend, twist or stretch the refrigerant lines and hoses.

-- Remove the A/C compressor from the bracket with the refrigerant hoses connected and tie up to the right side.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the right drive axle heat shield.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield -1-.

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-- Mark the position of flexible disc and the bevel box flange to each other for reinstallation.

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-- Using a lever to counterhold the triangular flange, remove the driveshaft from the bevel box -arrows-.

-- Press the engine/transmission assembly slightly forward (toward the front end) and remove the driveshaft from the bevel box.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the gasket -arrow- in the driveshaft flange.

Press driveshaft horizontally as far back and to the left side of the vehicle as possible.

NOTE:

If the gasket is damaged, the driveshaft must be replaced.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Remove the left and right drive axles -arrow- from the flange shafts. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Tie up the drive axles to the rear.

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the protective coating on the drive axle.

-- Loosen the clamping sleeve -arrow- and push it toward the rear.

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-- Remove the catalytic converter with the front exhaust pipe.

-- Remove bolt -arrow- and push the bracket for the wiring harness to the side.

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-- Attach the :T10359/3 on the :T10359A , as shown.

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-- Tighten the :T10359/2 onto the engine bracket with the securing element -1- from the :3282 .

-- If necessary remove the After-Run Coolant Pump V51. Refer to After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - LAYING UNDERNEATH .

-- Attach the :T10359A with the bolt -1- to 20 Nm on the cylinder block and secure with the support element -2- from the :3282 .

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-- Place the :VAG1383A on the :T10359A and raise the engine/transmission assembly slightly.

NOTE:

Use a step ladder to remove the subframe mount bolts.

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-- Completely remove the engine mount bolts -arrows-.

NOTE:

The illustration shows a vehicle with dual-clutch transmission 0CW.

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-- Completely remove the transmission mount bolts -arrows- completely.

NOTE:

Depending on the transmission 2 or 3 bolts.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the vacuum lines or wires as well as the engine compartment.

Make sure all the vacuum lines or wires between the engine, the transmission and the vehicle body are loosened.
Carefully lower and guide the engine/transmission assembly out of the engine compartment.

-- Lower the engine/transmission assembly.