Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Separating engine from multitronic gearbox Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Support set for Audi -VAS 6131/10-, supplementary set -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 gearbox (rear) remain unchanged.

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

Platform coordinates	Parts of support set for Audi -VAS 6131/10- and -VAS 6131/12-
B3 1)	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
F3 1)	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/10-11
B7	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/12-1
F7	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/11-2
C10	/10-1	/10-4	/10-5	/12-1
F10	/10-1	/12-2	/10-5	/12-1
C15 1)	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-7
F15 1)	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/10-7
D17 1)	/10-1	/10-3	/10-5	/13-2
l  1) Support elements remain unchanged.

–  Position the support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and -VAS 6131/12- at left of engine/gearbox assembly as shown in illustration.

–  Position the support elements from -VAS 6131/10- and -VAS 6131/12- at right of engine/gearbox assembly 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-.

–  Remove heat shield for turbocharger -arrows-.

–  Detach electrical connector -1- from bracket and unplug. –  Unplug electrical connector -3-. –  Remove bolt -2- and detach exhaust gas pressure sensor 1 -G450- from bracket.

–  Unscrew nuts -arrows- at starter catalytic converter/turbocharger.

–  Remove bolt -1- on bracket for starter catalytic converter.   Note Disregard -item 2-. –  Detach starter catalytic converter together with particulate filter.   Note

Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic gearbox → Rep. gr.37. –  Unbolt brackets -arrows- for ATF lines at sump (top section).   Note

Lay a cloth under the ATF lines to catch escaping ATF fluid. –  Remove bolt -arrow-. –  Detach ATF lines from gearbox.

–  Unbolt engine speed sender -G28- from gearbox -arrow-.

Caution Risk of damage to gearbox control unit because of static discharge. Do NOT touch connector contacts in gearbox connector with your hands. –  Release electrical connector -1- and detach from gearbox. –  Move clear engine wiring harness -arrows-.

–  Remove engine/gearbox securing bolts -1 ... 10-.   Note Starter remains in installation position.

–  Unplug electrical connector -1- at engine mounting (left and right). –  Move wiring clear at console for engine mounting. –  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine supports (left and right).

–  Loosen clamping bolts -1- on sides of scissor-type assembly platform -VAS 6131 A- and pull rear section of platform together with gearbox towards the rear -arrow-; simultaneously separate the torque converter from the drive plate through the opening.