A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BGK) (2006)
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Raise vehicle.
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Remove cross member - A - below exhaust system.
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Separate front exhaust pipes with catalytic converter from rear exhaust system - arrows - and tie them up to side.
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Remove heat shield - B -.
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Remove air duct - 1 - from transmission.
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Remove sound insulation panel - 2 - below transmission.
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Remove heat shield - 3 - for driveshaft.
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Unbolt driveshaft - 4 - at transmission and tie up or support.
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Unbolt heat shield - 5 - above driveshaft and push toward rear.
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Support transmission with engine/transmission jack V.A. G 1383 A and trolley jack - B from below.
A - Block of wood
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Transmission can also be supported beneath the oil pan with transmission support 3282.
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Mark installation position of transmission crossmember at body - arrows -.
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Unbolt transmission crossmember from body - arrows -.
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Carefully lower engine and transmission at rear.
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The front exhaust pipes should not contact the subframe.
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Remove shield from selector shaft lever.