Removing Transmission from Engine

• The engine/transmission sub-assembly is removed with the Scissor Lift Table :VAS6131  .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the valve -2- on the Mechatronic and pull the wiring harness from the front bracket on the transmission.

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-- Remove the Drive Motor High Voltage Wiring Harness -PX2- from the transmission together with the connection box. Refer to -1- -arrows-. Refer to HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM GENERAL WARNINGS .

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-- Remove the cable bracket -1- for the Drive Motor High Voltage Wiring Harness -PX2- from the transmission -arrows-. Refer to HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM GENERAL WARNINGS .

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-- Unlock and disconnect the connector -A- from the Brake System Vacuum Pump - V192- -B-.

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-- Remove the bracket and Brake System Vacuum Pump -V192- -B- from the transmission and tie it up on the engine.

-- Unlock and disconnect the connector -D- from Drive Motor Rotor Position Sensor 1 -G713- -C-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and Drive Motor Rotor Position Sensor 1 -G713-.

-- Remove the bolt -1- for the hydraulic line -3- on the engine.

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-- Remove the clamps -2- from the valve block/Mechatronic.

-- Remove the hydraulic line -3- on the engine and valve block/Mechatronic at the same time.

• Seal the hydraulic line connections -1 and 2- immediately with new sealing plugs -3 and 4- from the Repair Kit :5C0 998 152  . Preferably the hydraulic fluid should remain in the line if possible, otherwise it should not become dirty.

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• Seal the connections on the engine -A- and the valve block/Mechatronic -C- with new sealing plugs -B and D- from the Repair Kit :5C0 998 152  .

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• Always use new plugs from the Repair Kit : 5C0 998 152  . Refer to the Parts information. The sealing plugs cannot be used again.

-- Remove the bolts attaching the transmission to the engine -1 through 7-.

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-- Install the Centering Mandrel :T10515  into the engine, as illustrated.

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-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolts -arrows- from the engine side. Use Socket - Xzn 14 :T10061  . Watch out for the coolant line -A- while removing the bolts.

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-- Separate the transmission from the alignment sleeves on the engine.

-- Carefully pull the transmission off the engine. Be careful not to damage the connections -arrow 1- on the Electro-Drive Drive Motor -V141- and the Drive Motor Temperature Sensor -G712- -arrow 2-.

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If the Transmission Is Going to be Shipped Somewhere 

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-- Remove the front bracket -A- from the transmission -arrows-.

-- Remove the cable bracket -1- from the transmission -arrows-, tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SELECTOR MECHANISM .

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-- Remove the transmission bracket -1- from the transmission -arrows A and B-, tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .

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Transmission, transporting. Refer to TRANSMISSION, TRANSPORTING .

Secure the transmission on the assembly stand. Refer to SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING .