Removing and installing gearbox end cover: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Renewed: o-ring for gearbox end cover, bolts for gearbox end cover

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• There is a risk of damage to the gearbox oil pan.Do not place gearbox down on the gearbox oil pan. — Attach two flat support mountings (1) and (2) to gearbox support3282.
• Risk of accident.Engine and gearbox jackV.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.
• Renew O-ring for gearbox end cover.Renew bolts for gearbox end cover.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of damage to gearboxThe engine must not be run and the vehicle must not be towed without gear oil. — Remove rear noise insulation (2)General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
2. Remove bolts (arrows) for front exhaust pipe.
3. ⚠ There is a risk of damage to the gearbox oil pan.Do not place gearbox down on the gearbox oil pan. — Attach two flat support mountings (1) and (2) to gearbox support3282.
4. Set up gearbox support3282 on engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
5. Support gearbox at bolted surface of gearbox oil pan as shown in illustration, using rubber packing (3) on each side.

6. Slightly lift gearbox with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
7. ⚠ Risk of accident.Engine and gearbox jackV.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.
8. Unscrew nuts (arrows) and remove tunnel cross member.
9. Drain off gear oil in transfer box .
10. Remove bolts (1, 2, 3) and detach gearbox end cover with vibration damper. [Note: Renew O-ring for gearbox end cover.Renew bolts for gearbox end cover.]
11. Tighten bolts for gearbox end cover .
12. Fill up gear oil in transfer box

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