Transmission, Removing, AUDI A1

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pry Lever: 80-200
Transmission Support: 3282
Transmission Support - Pins 29: 3282/29
Transmission Support - Mounting Plate 42A: 3282/42A
Engine Bung Set: VAS6122
Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931
Insert Tool - 18mm: T10179
Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm: 3094
Socket - Xzn 14: T10061
Socket and Extended Bit: T10107A
Engine Support : T10533

Procedure

-- Move the selector lever into "P" position.

-- Engage the parking brake.

-- Switch the ignition off.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Disconnect the luggage compartment battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [CNTC, CYFB] or AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [DAZA, DNWA] .

-- Remove the bracket for the jumper cable post from the bracket and tilt it to the side. Refer to BATTERY JUMP START TERMINAL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Free up the wires -2- on the air filter housing bracket -1- using the : 80-200 .

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the bracket.

-- Loosen the hose clamp -1 and 2- and remove the air duct hose.

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-- Free up the coolant hose -3-.

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-- Free up the wiring harnesses -1 and 2- at the air duct pipe.

-- Loosen the screw-type clamp -4-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the air duct pipe.

-- Clamp off the coolant hoses on the transmission fluid cooler using the : 3094 .

Fig 1: Transmission Coolant Valve -N488- Component Location

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-- Place a cloth underneath to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the coolant hoses from the transmission fluid cooler.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the : VAS6122 .

-- Remove the bolts -1- and move the Transmission Coolant Valve -N488- to the side.

-- Release and disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow- to disconnect the connector -1- for the Dual-Clutch Transmission Mechatronic -J743-.

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying due to electrostatic charge.

- Do not touch the connector terminals.

- Touch a grounded object (for example the hoist) and discharge any static electricity.

-- Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the front bracket from the transmission fluid pan.

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-- Remove all of the bolts for the transmission/engine connection that are accessible from above. If necessary use the : T10179 .

Fig 2: Locating Alignment Sleeves

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The screw -3- is located in the opening for the starter.

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-- Support the engine in the installation position. Refer to ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLATION POSITION .

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

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-- Remove the transmission bracket -A-.

-- Lower the engine/transmission assembly using the : 10-222A/11 until the dimension -a- is reached between the transmission housing and the transmission mount.

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Dimension -a- = maximum 65 mm.

-- Remove the left drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the right drive axle heat shield -arrows-. Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 3: Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Remove the right drive axle from the transmission. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Secure the drive axle to the suspension strut using a : T10038 .

Fig 4: Identifying Ratchet Strap On Right Drive Axle

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Do not damage the surface of the shaft.

-- Remove the right transmission flange shaft using the : T10107A .

Fig 5: Identifying Removal Of Right Transmission Flange Shaft Using Socket And Extended Bit - T10107A-

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The bolt has a 6 mm inner hex socket. The bolt can also be removed and installed using the : VAG1669 .

-- To remove and install the flange shaft, install two bolts into the flange and counterhold it using a tire iron.

Fig 6: Identifying Right Flange Shaft Countersunk Bolt, Socket And Key T10107

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-- Remove the flange shaft with pressure spring.

-- Close the opening in the drive axle flange with a suitable plug.

-- Remove the exhaust system front section from the engine and secure it from falling down. Refer to [For engine(s) DAZA] Emissions Control System or [For engine(s) CNTC, CYFB] Emissions Control System .

-- Remove the pendulum support. Remove the bolt -1- first and then the bolts -2 and 3-.

Fig 7: Identifying Support Bracket, Pendulum And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -1- from the cable bracket.

Fig 8: Elector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts And Locking Washer

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the operating cable by deforming it.

- Never bend the operating cable too sharply or kink it.

-- Remove the lock washer -3- in direction of -arrow- and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Connector From Oil Level Thermal Sensor G266

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-- Removal all engine/transmission connecting bolts from the transmission except for an easily accessible bolt.

-- Install the : T10533/1 -D- as follows:

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Secure the Engine Support -D- with the flat side -A- with a M10 x 20 bolt -C- on the left threaded hole of the heat shield on the engine support.
On the subframe the Engine Support -D- is secured on the higher side -B- with a M 8 x 30 bolt -E- on the right threaded hole for the noise insulation.

-- Push the engine/transmission as far forward as possible by turning the spindle for the Engine Support -D-. Avoid bumping the fan shroud with other components.

The : 3282 is set up with the : 3282/42A to remove the dual clutch transmission 0D9.

Fig 10: Direct-Shift Gearbox 02E

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-- Place the : 3282 on the : VAS6931 .

-- Align the transmission support arms so that they match up with the holes in the : 3282/42A .

-- Install the support elements as shown on the : 3282/42A The "retaining plate with hole" is used as a front support element.

-- Place the : VAS6931 under the vehicle.

The arrow symbol on the mounting plate points in the direction of travel.

-- Align the : 3282 so that it is parallel to the transmission.

-- Install the : 3282/29 in the transmission.

-- Attach the "retaining plate with hole" securely to the transmission as shown -arrow-.

-- Insert the last support element into the transmission as shown.

-- Support the transmission from underneath using the : VAS6931 .

-- Remove the remaining bolts for the transmission/engine connection.

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-- Remove the transmission from the engine, >>while being careful of selector lever cable<<. Slightly tip the transmission outward over the : 3282 spindle.

-- Lower the transmission carefully using the : VAS6931 .

-- When lowering, change the transmission position using the spindles on the : 3282 .