Transmission, removing and installing: Removing

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Disconnect Battery Ground (GND) strap and remove Battery.
CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with an anti-theft radio, make sure you know the correct radio activation code before disconnecting the battery.
Remove radiator cover.
Remove battery bracket.
Disconnect harness connectors from Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (G22) -arrow 1- and Back-Up Light Switch (F4) -arrow 2-.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Harness Connectors From Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor And Back Up Light Switch
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Disconnect all other electrical connections and Ground (GND) connections from engine/transmission mounting bolts.
Remove bolt (-arrow-) at right-side engine mount.

Fig 2: Removing Bolt At Right-Side Engine Mount
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Remove bracket -A- for harness connector, if applicable.
Remove balance weight -A- and disconnect gear selector cable -B- from gear selector lever.
Disconnect gate selector cable -C- at actuating arm/relay lever by pulling tab in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 3: Removing Balance Weight -A- And Disconnecting Gear Selector Cable -B- From Gear Selector Lever
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Remove cable bracket bolts (-arrows-) at transmission.

Fig 4: Removing Cable Bracket Bolts At Transmission

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Remove clutch slave cylinder and lay to one side.
- Secure with wire
- DO NOT open clutch hydraulic system
Remove hex bolt -A- on left transmission mount -B-.
NOTE: To do so, disconnect coolant overflow reservoir and lay it aside.

Fig 6: Removing Hex Bolt -A- On Left Transmission Mount -B-

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Remove transmission support -A- from transmission (if applicable).
Remove connector attachment plate from front transmission bracket.

Fig 7: Removing Transmission Support -A- From Transmission

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Remove bolt (for bracket) on front engine mount.
Remove engine/transmission upper attachment bolts.

Fig 8: Removing Bolt (For Bracket) On Front Engine Mount

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Mount engine support bridge and adapter.

Fig 9: Mounting Engine Support Bridge And Adapter
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CAUTION: Before installing the adapter hooks, disconnect all hoses and wiring in the vicinity of the engine lifting eyes, to prevent damage.
Tighten support bridge assembly and slightly lift engine/transmission assembly via spindles.
Remove sound deadening pan below engine/transmission assembly.
Remove starter, see STARTER MOTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
NOTE: Before removing lower mounting bolts, first disconnect power steering hose at transmission.
Remove front bracket.
Disconnect axle shafts from axle flanges (both sides), turn steering all the way to the left, and tie axle shafts aside, as high as possible.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage surface protection.
Remove support between transmission and engine (if applicable) by removing bolts -A- and -B-.
Remove small clutch cover plate behind axle flange.
Push engine/transmission assembly as far to the right as possible.

Fig 10: Removing Support Between Transmission And Engine By Removing Bolts -A- And -B-

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Remove transmission mount -A- from transmission as described in the steps that follow:
Using both engine support adapter spindles, lift engine/transmission assembly until exhaust system just contacts heat shield.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage brackets for operating cables.

Fig 11: Removing Transmission Mount (-A-) From Transmission

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Press engine/transmission assembly rearward toward bulkhead over pins -A-.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage brackets for operating cables.

Fig 12: Pressing Engine/Transmission Assembly Rearward Toward Bulkhead Over Pins -A-

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Remove lower mounting bolt -B-.
Using both engine support adapter spindles, lower engine/transmission assembly back to previous position, then position at an angle using left spindle.
Remove clutch cover plate.
Remove bolt at engine/transmission mount above right axle flange.
Assemble transmission jack with transmission support 3282 and 02A adjustment plate 3282/8 with holding elements, as follows:

Fig 13: Removing Lower Mounting Bolt -B-

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Place 02A adjustment plate 3282/8 on transmission support 3282 (fits in one position only).
Align arms of transmission support with holes in adjustment plate.
Install holding elements -A- according to diagram on adjustment plate.
Place transmission jack under vehicle.
- Arrow symbol -B- points forward, in vehicle driving direction

Fig 14: Placing 02A Adjustment Plate 3282/8 On Transmission Support 3282 (Fits In One Position Only)

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Align adjustment plate parallel to transmission and position safety bracket against transmission.
NOTE: If transmission support 3282 is not available, the transmission can be removed and installed using VAG 1383A transmission jack.

Fig 15: Aligning Adjustment Plate Parallel To Transmission And Position Safety Bracket Against Transmission

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Remove lower engine/transmission mounting bolt.
Press transmission off alignment sleeves and lower carefully, pushing engine slightly forward.
CAUTION: While lowering transmission avoid damaging power steering lines.