Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Separating engine from manual gearbox Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Support set for Audi -VAS 6131/10-, -VAS 6131/11- and -VAS 6131/12-

Procedure   Note All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be fitted in the same position when installing. l  Engine/gearbox assembly removed and secured to scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A-. –  Screw down spindles of the support elements (left and right) at subframe as far as possible. –  Remove locating lugs from spindles. –  Remove subframe to the side. –  Unscrew the two base plates for support elements (for subframe) on scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A-.   Note The mounting points for engine (front) and tunnel cross member remain unchanged.

–  Set up scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A- with support set for Audi -VAS 6131/10-, -VAS 6131/11- and -VAS 6131/12- as follows:

Platform coordinates	Parts of support set for Audi -VAS 6131/10-, -VAS 6131/11- and -VAS 6131/12-
B4 1)	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
G4 1)	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-12
B7	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
G7	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-10
C10	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/12-1
F10	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/11-3
C15 1)	/10-1	/10-2	/10-5	/11-2
F15 1)	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-7
l  1) Support elements remain unchanged.

–  Place support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and -VAS 6131/12- at left of engine, as shown in illustration.

–  Place support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and -VAS 6131/11- at right of engine, as shown in illustration. –  Turn spindles for the support elements upwards until all locating lugs make contact with the mounting points. –  Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A-.

–  Unplug electrical connector -1- for Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter -G131- and move wiring clear.   Note t  Illustration shows electrical connector when installed. t  Disregard -item 2-.

–  Remove nut -2- on bracket (left-side) for front exhaust pipe.   Note Disregard -item 1-.

–  Remove nuts -1 ... 3-. –  Detach front exhaust pipe (left-side) with catalytic converter.

–  Unplug electrical connector -2- for Lambda probe after catalytic converter -G130- and move wiring clear.   Note t  Illustration shows electrical connector when installed. t  Disregard -item 1-.

–  Unplug electrical connector -arrow- for reversing light switch -F4- and move wiring clear.

–  Unplug electrical connector -2- for Lambda probe after catalytic converter -G130- and move wiring clear.   Note t  Illustration shows electrical connector when installed. t  Disregard -item 1-.

–  Remove nut -2- on bracket (right-side) for front exhaust pipe.   Note Disregard -item 1-.

–  Remove nuts -1 ... 3-. –  Detach front exhaust pipe (right-side) with catalytic converter.

–  Unplug electrical connector -arrow- at engine speed sender -G28-.

–  Remove engine/gearbox securing bolts -1 ... 10-.

–  Loosen the clamping bolts -1- on sides of scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A- and pull rear section of platform together with the gearbox towards rear -arrow-.