Removing and installing gearbox mounting - all engine codes except CUKB, CXUA — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

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• Different types of brackets are fitted depending on version.
• Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.
• The illustration shows the gearbox mounting for vehicles with manual gearbox 0AJ; it is similar on other vehicles.Disregard (arrow and items 2, 3).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery tray.
2. Detach engine control unit J623 from bracket and move aside .
3. Remove nuts (arrows) and detach bracket (1). [Note: Different types of brackets are fitted depending on version.]
4. Unclip wire guide (1) upwards (arrows) and push slightly to one side.
5. If fitted, remove nut (arrow) and move earth wire clear.

6. Support engine in installation position .
7. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach gearbox mounting (1). [Note: Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.]
8. Tighten gearbox mounting on longitudinal member. [Note: The illustration shows the gearbox mounting for vehicles with manual gearbox 0AJ; it is similar on other vehicles.Disregard (arrow and items 2, 3).]
9. ⚠ Bolts must be fitted straight to avoid damage to threads in gearbox support.Gearbox support and support arm of gearbox mounting must be perfectly parallel to each other before screwing in bolts (1). If necessary, lift gearbox at rear using trolley jack.Only remove support bracket10 - 222 A when bolts on assembly mounting have been tightened to specified torque. — Lift gearbox with spindle of support bracket until gearbox support makes contact with support arm of gearbox mounting.
10. Check adjustment of assembly mountings (engine/gearbox mountings) .
11. Detach support bracket10 - 222 A from engine.

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