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Removing gearbox mounting - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine — AUDI

Removing gearbox mounting - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine on Audi: 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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  • Take up weight of engine evenly with spindles; do not lift.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove air cleaner housing 23Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing.
  2. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach bracket for air cleaner housing.
  3. Press release tabs and disconnect crankcase breather hose (1) from cylinder head cover.
  4. Move clear vacuum hoses (arrows) at air pipe.
  5. Release hose clip (2) and detach air pipe.
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  1. Set up support bracket10 - 222 A on wing mounting flanges.
  2. Attach hooks of spindles 10 - 222 A /11 to engine lifting eyes.
  3. Take up weight of engine evenly with spindles; do not lift.
  4. Remove bolts (arrows).
  5. Take electrical connector (1) out of bracket.
  6. Open retainers for wiring duct (arrows), unclip electrical wiring using removal lever80 - 200 and press electrical wiring to the side.
  7. Unclip wiring duct.
  8. Remove bolts (1) and detach gearbox mounting (A).

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.