Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing tunnel cross member Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-

t  Gearbox support -T10337-

Removing –  Remove rear noise insulation -2- → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.

Audi RS 5: –  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach air deflector -A-.

Continued for all vehicles: –  Set up gearbox support -T10337- on engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- and position underneath gearbox. –  Raise gearbox slightly.   Note If the tunnel cross member is being removed in order to check or top up the gear oil level (MTF), the gearbox must be brought back to the normal position after the tunnel cross member is removed. Only then can the gear oil level be topped up correctly → Chapter „Checking gear oil level (MTF) and topping up“.   WARNING Risk of accident. Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- must remain in position when work is being carried out and must not be left unattended.

–  Remove bolts -arrows- for tunnel cross member.

–  Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove tunnel cross member. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Exploded view - tunnel cross member, gearbox mounting and gearbox support“ –  Install noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66.