Removing Double Clutch Transmission

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WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down

Risk of squashing or crushing
→ Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

WARNING: Working with ATF

Possible danger of injury or damage (e.g. swollen hoses, skin irritation, danger of slipping, etc.)
→ lines are opened, place a cloth underneath them!

→ Components that come into contact with ATF must be cleaned IMMEDIATELY with water! → Take appropriate protective measures (protective clothing, safety goggles, oil binding material) → Collect emerging ATF!

CAUTION: Heavy components

Risk of squashing
→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Get someone to help if necessary.

NOTE: Engine/transmission is supported on the oil pan.

Leaks at the oil pan
→ Use prescribed tools and aids.

Information

Open connections and lines must be closed off using suitable stoppers or caps.

Loosen screws on double clutch transmission at the top.
1. 1.1 Unscrew top screws -1 to 3- securing double clutch transmission to engine.
  
  Fig 1: Double Clutch Transmission Screws Loosening Sequence
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  Flange screws securing engine to transmission
Disconnect line for ATF cooling -1- .

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Line for ATF cooling
1. 2.1 Unscrew screw -2- and nut on line bracket -3- .
2. 2.2 Unscrew screw on line for ATF cooling -4- .
3. 2.3 Unscrew screw securing ATF cooling line to double clutch transmission -5- .
4. 2.4 Replace O-rings on line for ATF cooling.
5. 2.5 Secure line for ATF cooling to prevent it from falling down.
Loosen holder securing ATF line to engine -1- .

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Holder securing ATF line to engine
1. 3.1 Unscrew screw -2-
Disconnect electric wire harness for transmission -1-

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Electric wire harness for transmission
1. 4.1 Release and disconnect cable plugs -2 and 3- .
2. 4.2 Unclip clips -4- .
Unscrew drive plate screws

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Drive plate screws
1. 5.1 Remove service cover -2- on double clutch transmission
2. 5.2 Turn the engine at the crankshaft as far as required in direction of rotation of the engine until one drive plate screw -1- is accessible.
3. 5.3 Unscrew drive plate screw -1- Get a second mechanic to counter at the crankshaft at the same time.
4. 5.4 Repeat this procedure for the other drive plate screws -1- .
Loosen the starter.
> 276019 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING STARTER (V6 TURBO)
1. 6.1 Unscrew screw.
2. 6.2 Pull the starter away from the double clutch transmission slightly by hand and leave it at this position.
Loosen double clutch transmission.
1. 7.1 Unscrew screws -4 and 5-.
  
  Fig 2: Double Clutch Transmission Screws Loosening Sequence
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  Flange screws securing engine to transmission

> T40173A - Gearbox support must be prepared for use. > Gearbox support

8.1 Remove mounting block -1- .

8.2 Fit mounting blocks upright.

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Gearbox support

> VAS 6931 - Engine and gearbox jack must now be fitted.
1. 9.1 > T40173A - Gearbox support must now be fitted on > VAS 6931 - engine and gearbox jack .
2. 9.2 > VAS 6931 - Engine and gearbox jack must be positioned under the double clutch transmission in such a way that the front mounting block engages in the service opening for the drive plate.
3. 9.3 Secure double clutch transmission with a tension strap.
Loosen transmission support -1- .

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Transmission support
1. 10.1 Mark the position of the transmission support -1- for re-installation.
2. 10.2 Unscrew screws on transmission support -2-
Loosen locking cable on double clutch transmission.
> 371319 - REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOCKING CABLE

Information

You will need a second mechanic to help you with this step.
Remove double clutch transmission.
1. 12.1 Pull double clutch transmission off the engine.
2. 12.2 Carefully guide out the double clutch transmission by pulling it downwards. Make sure not to pinch or damage any components.