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Removing and installing gearbox mounting - vehicles with manual gearbox — AUDI

Removing and installing gearbox mounting - vehicles with manual gearbox on Audi: 12 steps, engines CAXA, CAYB, CAYC, CDUC.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps 20 engine codes engine codes merged from 4 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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  • Disregard (item 4).
  • Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove air cleaner housing .
  2. Version for countries with cold climates: Unplug electrical connector (2).
  3. Press release tabs and disconnect crankcase breather hose (1).
  4. Disconnect vacuum hose (arrow).
  5. Remove bolt (3), swivel air pipe with connection to rear and detach from turbocharger. [Note: Disregard (item 4).]
CAXA? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Remove vacuum hose (arrow 1) for brake servo with grommet (arrow 2).
  2. Unscrew nuts (1) and bolt (3), and push electronics box (2) to the side.
  3. Position support bracket10 - 222 A on bolted flanges of wing panels as shown in illustration.
  4. Attach hook of spindle10 - 222 A /11 to engine lifting eye (rear left).
  5. Remove bolts (arrows) securing gearbox mounting (1).
  6. Remove bolts (arrows A, B, C) and detach gearbox mounting. [Note: Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.]
  7. Install air cleaner housing .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.