Transmission, Removing: Removing

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-- Determine whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain the anti-theft code.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control . .

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to [For engine(s) CZTA] Engine Assembly [For engine(s) CBPA] Engine Assembly [For engine(s) CNLA] Engine Assembly [For engine(s) CVCA] Engine Assembly [For engine(s) CPPA, CPRA, CPKA, CPLA] Engine Assembly .

-- Remove the complete air filter housing. Refer to [For engine(s) CVCA] Air Filter or [For engine(s) CNLA] Air Filter [For engine(s) CZTA] Air Filter [For engine(s) CBPA] Air Filter [For engine(s) CPPA, CPRA, CPKA, CPLA] Air Filter .

-- Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control .

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-- Remove the shift cable lock washer -1- from the transmission shift lever -2- and remove the cable from the pin -arrow-.

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-- Remove the cable retainer from the selector cable.

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To avoid damage to the selector cable, the cable retainer must be disconnected from the selector lever before removal.

-- Pull the securing mechanism all the way forward in direction of -arrow 1- and then unlock to the left in direction of -arrow 2-.

-- Then push the selector relay lever forward (direction of -arrow 3-).

NOTE:

Remove cable retainer only if selector relay lever is removed. Refer to Installing .

-- Remove the cable bracket from the transmission -arrows-, move it to the side and tie it up.

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Vehicles with a Pipe Between the Clutch Master and Slave Cylinders

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-- Unclamp the supply hose to the clutch master cylinder with a Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm :3094 .

NOTE:

A slight deformation of the supply hose remains after the Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm :3094 have been unclamped.

The supply hose is therefore not defective.

After removing the Hose Clamp up to 25 mm :3094 , the supply hose must be formed back into its original shape.

Vehicles with a Hose/Line Assembly Between the Clutch Master and Slave Cylinders

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-- Clamp off the hose line -A- to the clutch slave cylinder with Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm :3094 .

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-- Place a lint-free cloth under the bleeder.

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-- Pull the clamp -arrow- for the hose/line assembly or the pipe out all the way to the stop.

-- Remove the hose/line assembly or pipe from the bleeder/clutch slave cylinder and seal it off.

-- Tie up wire.

CAUTION:

Do not press the clutch pedal anymore.

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

-- Remove the ground strap -1- from the top starter bolt.

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Back-Up Lamp Switch -F4-.

-- Disconnect the connector and the wire from the starter.

-- Remove the upper engine/transmission connecting bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the upper bolt from the starter.

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to Bulkhead .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the left and right lock carrier brackets.

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-- Remove the lower mounts on the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28 and replace with the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-2 :10-222A/28-2 .

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for securing the engine support bridge on the lock carrier from the Engine Support 28-2 :10-222A/28-2 .

Use the bolts in the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-2 :10-222A/28-2 for attaching the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28 . Not the bolts for the bracket.

-- Install the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28 and tighten the bolts to 8 Nm -arrows-.

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CAUTION:

A second technician is needed to mount the Engine Support Bridge on the vehicle to prevent the Engine Support Bridge from tipping.

-- If there are hose and cable connections located near the engine lifting eyes for the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A , these must now be removed.

Vehicles with Diesel Engines

Install the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A as shown.

-- First slide the Moveable Joints -2- onto the Square Pipe from the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A .

The bolts for the Movable Joints :T40091/3 -2- on the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A face toward the front of the vehicle.

-- Mount the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A on the suspension strut towers and have a second technician hold it to prevent it from tipping.

-- Push the Engine Support - Basic Set- Square Pipe :T40091/1 -6- from the front left and right through the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28:10-222A/28 -7- and place on each side of the Engine Support - Supplement Kit - Movable Joint :T40093/4 -5-.

-- Slide the Engine Support - Basic Set - Rail with Holes :T40091/2 - 4- with the Engine Support - Supplement Kit Mount :T40093/5 -9- in the Engine Support - Supplement Kit - Moveable Joint :T40093/4 -5-.

-- Install the locking pins into the Engine Support - Basic Set - Rail with Holes :T40091/2 -4- and secure it with the cotter pins.

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Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 31 - Adapter 2 :10-222A/31-2
Engine Support - Basic Set - Moveable Joint :T40091/3
Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 31 - Adapter 1 :10-222A/31-1
Rail with Holes :T40091/2
Movable Joint :T40093/4
Engine Support - Basic Set - Square Pipe :T40091/1
Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28 with Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-2 :10-222A/28-2
Engine Support Bridge - Spindle :10-222A/11
Mount :T40093/5
Engine Support - Bracket w/Spindle and Hook :10-222A/10

Vehicles with a Gasoline Engine

Install the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A as shown.

-- First slide the Moveable Joints -2- onto the Square Pipe from the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A .

The bolts for the Movable Joints:T40091/3 -2- on the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A face toward the front of the vehicle.

-- Mount the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A on the suspension strut towers and have a second technician hold it to prevent it from tipping.

-- Push the Engine Support - Basic Set - Square Pipe :T40091/1 -5- from the front left and right through the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28 -6- and place on each side of the Engine Support - Supplement Kit - Movable Joint :T40093/4 -4-.

-- Push the Engine Support - Basic Set - Rail with Holes :T40091/2 -7- with the Engine Support - Supplement Kit - Mount :T40093/5 -8- in the Engine Support - Supplement Kit - Movable Joint :T40093/4 -4-.

-- Install the locking pins into the Engine Support - Basic Set - Rail with Holes :T40091/2 -7- and secure it with the cotter pins.

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Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 31 - Adapter 2 :10-222A/31-2
Engine Support - Basic Set - Moveable Joint :T40091/3
Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 31 - Adapter 1 :10-222A/31-1
Movable Joint :T40093/4
Engine Support - Basic Set - Square Pipe :T40091/1
Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28 with Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28-2 :10-222A/28-2
Rail with Holes :T40091/2
Mount :T40093/5
Engine Support Bridge - Spindle : 10-222A/11
- Engaged in the engine lifting eye -arrow-.

All Vehicles:

-- Tighten all the threaded connections on the Engine Support Bridge hand-tight. While doing so, adjust the height of the Engine Support Bridge parallel over the Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 28 :10-222A/28 .

-- Pretension the engine/transmission sub-assembly using the spindles, but do not lift it.

The left drive axle must be removed later in the procedure.

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-- With the vehicle still standing on its wheels, loosen the left front collar bolt -arrow- a maximum 90°, otherwise the wheel bearing will get damaged. Refer to Drive Axle .

-- Loosen the left front wheel bolts.

-- Lift the vehicle, all four take-up points of lifting platform at same height.

-- Remove the left front wheel.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Noise Insulation .

-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to Wheel Housing Liner .

-- Transmission on vehicles with Start/Stop System: disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Transmission Neutral Position Sensor -G701-.

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-- Remove the bracket from the starter.

-- Remove the starter. Refer to Starter .

-- Remove the left charge air hose -arrow 1- and -arrow 2-. Refer to [For engine(s) CNLA] Charge Air Pressure ActuatorV465, Removing and Installing [For engine(s) CVCA] Charge Air System [For engine(s) CPPA, CPRA, CPKA, CPLA] Charge Air System [For engine(s) CZTA] Charge Air System .

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-- Remove the charge air pipe from the engine. Refer to [For engine(s) CNLA] Charge Air Pressure ActuatorV465, Removing and Installing [For engine(s) CVCA] Charge Air System [For engine(s) CPPA, CPRA, CPKA, CPLA] Charge Air System [For engine(s) CZTA] Charge Air System .

-- Remove the right charge air hose from the charge air cooler. Refer to [For engine(s) CNLA] Charge Air Pressure ActuatorV465, Removing and Installing [For engine(s) CVCA] Charge Air System [For engine(s) CPPA, CPRA, CPKA, CPLA] Charge Air System [For engine(s) CZTA] Charge Air System .

-- Remove the fan shroud with the coolant fan -arrow-. Refer to [For engine(s) CZTA] Radiator/Radiator Fan [For engine(s) CBPA] Radiator/Coolant Fan [For engine(s) CNLA] Radiator/Radiator Fan [For engine(s) CVCA] Radiator/Radiator Fan [For engine(s) CPPA, CPRA, CPKA, CPLA] Radiator/Radiator Fan .

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Vehicles with a Gasoline Engine

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-- Remove the front exhaust pipe from the turbocharger (-arrow-). Refer to [For engine(s) CPPA, CPRA, CPKA, CPLA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls [For engine(s) CBPA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls [For engine(s) CVCA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls [For engine(s) CNLA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls and tie it up.

Vehicles with Diesel Engines

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-- Remove the exhaust system bracket from the subframe -arrows-. Refer to [For engine(s) CPPA, CPRA, CPKA, CPLA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls [For engine(s) CBPA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls [For engine(s) CVCA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls [For engine(s) CNLA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls .

-- Disconnect the exhaust system at the double clamp -arrows-.

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-- Tie up the front exhaust pipe or set it on the tunnel brace.

All Vehicles:

-- Remove the pendulum support.

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

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-- Remove left coupling rod from stabilizer bar and set it to the side. Refer to Subframe .

-- Remove the drive axle heat shield -arrows- (if equipped). Refer to Drive Axle .

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-- Remove the left drive axle. Refer to Drive Axle .

-- Remove the right drive axle from the flange shaft and tie them up as high as possible. Be careful not to damage the surface protection. Refer to Drive Axle .

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-- Remove the hex collar bolts -arrows- on the left subframe mount -2- from the left bracket -1-.

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-- Lower the engine/transmission approximately 40 mm to dimension -a- using the spindles on the Engine Support Bridge :10-222A .

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NOTE:

When moving the engine/transmission assembly, pay attention to the connection lines, hoses and radiator.

-- Remove the bracket -1- from the transmission -arrows-.

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-- Remove the relay lever together with the cable retainer. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the gearshift lever from the gearshift shaft.

-- Remove the small flywheel cover plate -A- -arrows-, if equipped.

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-- Remove the lower engine/transmission connecting bolts -2-.

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NOTE:

Loosen the engine/transmission connecting bolts -1- and -3- and let them be hand-tight.

Align the Transmission Support :3282 with the Transmission Support - Mounting Plate 33 :3282/33 in order to remove the "02Q" transmission.

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-- Insert the Transmission Support :3282 into the Engine and Gearbox Jack :VAS6931 .

-- Align the arms of the Transmission Support so that they match up with the holes in the Adjustment Plate.

-- Install the Support Elements -A- as illustrated on the Adjustment Plate.

-- Install the Mounting Element -C- instead of the Transmission Support - Pins 29 :3282/29 .

-- Position the Engine-Gearbox Jack :VAG1383A under the vehicle. The arrow symbol -B- on the Adjusting Plate points in direction of travel.

-- Align the Adjustment Plate so that it is parallel to the transmission.

-- Secure the Slide Hammer Set - Adapter 40 :VW771/40 inside the threaded hole in the transmission housing as illustrated.

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-- Install the Transmission Support - Pins 29 :3282/29 into the rear hole for the pendulum support bolt on the transmission.

-- Secure the transmission on the Transmission Support :3282 with an M10 x 20 bolt -A-.

The needle bearing drift -B- must be flush with the guide on the Transmission Support :3282 -arrow-.

-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolt -C-.

-- Remove the last transmission to engine connecting bolt -arrow-.

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-- Separate the transmission from the engine (alignment sleeves).

-- Move the transmission in the area of the differential with the spindles of the Transmission Support :3282 into an angled position.

The differential, near the transmission, must face upward.

The right flange shaft -1- must be guided over the bolting eyelet of the engine -2-.

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-- Carefully push the engine forward slightly with a second technician.

-- Guide the transmission and the differential over the subframe -A- and swing it out.

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-- Pay attention to the longitudinal member -arrows-. Then carefully lower the transmission.

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NOTE:

Pay attention to the lines when lowering the transmission.