A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BGK) (2006)
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Remove the crossmember - A - under the exhaust system.
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Disconnect the front exhaust pipe and catalytic converter from the rear exhaust system and tie it up.
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Remove the lower shield - B -.
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Remove the air duct - 1 - from the transmission.
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Remove the sound proofing - 2 - from underneath the transmission.
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Remove the driveshaft heat shield - 3 -.
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Disconnect driveshaft - 4 - from transmission and tie up.
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Remove the heat shield - 5 - over the driveshaft and slide it to the rear.
Lower the back of the transmission:
For the following steps, note:
Do not support on the transmission oil pan or damage could result.
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Install an M12 x 100 bolt - 1 - with a nut - 2 - into the rear mount on the transmission fluid pan.