Removing gearbox - vehicles with 1.6 ltr. TDI engine (EA189) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
• Risk of damage to selector lever cable.Guide selector lever cable out of cable support bracket when lowering engine/gearbox assembly. — Version for cold countries: unplug electrical connector (2).

📋 Procedure

1. Shift selector lever into position "“P”".
2. Remove engine cover panel (arrows).
3. Remove air cleaner housing Engine, mechanics23Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing.
4. Remove starter Electrical system27Starter; Removing and installing starter
5. Remove subframe without steering rack Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive40Subframe; Removing and installing subframe without steering rack.

6. Pry selector lever cable (2) off gearbox selector lever using removal lever80-200.
7. Pull off retaining clip (1) for selector lever cable. [Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.]
8. ⚠ Risk of damage to selector lever cable.Guide selector lever cable out of cable support bracket when lowering engine/gearbox assembly. — Version for cold countries: unplug electrical connector (2).
9. Press release tabs and disconnect crankcase breather hose (1).
10. Detach vacuum hose (arrow).
11. Remove bolt (3), swivel air pipe and connection to rear and detach from turbocharger.
12. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to gearbox components.Never touch the contacts in the gearbox connector with your hands. Electrostatic discharge could cause irreparable damage to the control unit and, consequently, the mechatronic unit. — Touch a suitable earthed object with your hand (without gloves) to discharge any static electricity.
13. Unplug electrical connector (3) for mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox J743.
14. Take electrical connectors (1) and (3) out of bracket.
15. Remove all retainers from mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox J743.
16. Move electrical wiring harness clear on gearbox.
17. Release hose clips (1) and (2) and remove air hose.
18. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
19. Remove bolts (arrows).
20. Move electrical wiring and hoses clear at air pipe (left-side) using removal lever80-200.
21. Release hose clip (1) and detach air pipe (left-side).
22. Remove vacuum hose (arrow 1) (leading to brake servo) together with grommet (arrow 2).
23. Remove nuts (1) and bolt (3) and press electronics box (2) to one side.
24. Remove bolts (3, 4, 5) securing gearbox to engine.
25. Set up support bracket10 - 222 A on wing mounting flanges, as shown in illustration.
26. Engage hook of 10 - 222 A /10 in engine lifting eye (rear left).
27. Attach remaining parts of support bracket as shown in illustration.
28. Attach remaining parts of support bracket as shown in illustration.
29. Engage hook of spindle10 - 222 A /11 in engine lifting eye (front left).
30. Pre-tension hook10 - 222 A /10 and spindle10 - 222 A /11.
31. Remove bolts (arrows) from gearbox mounting.
32. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach pendulum support Engine, mechanics10Assembly mountings; Removing and installing pendulum support.
33. Lower engine/gearbox assembly using spindles of support bracket10 - 222 A until distance (a) is obtained between gearbox housing and gearbox mounting.
34. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach gearbox support (1).
35. Set up gearbox support3282 on engine and gearbox jack.
36. Align arms of gearbox support according to holes in adjustment plate3282/59.
37. Secure support elements as illustrated on adjustment plate3282/59.
38. Place engine and gearbox jack underneath vehicle. The (arrow symbol) on the adjustment plate3282/59 points in the direction of travel.
39. Align gearbox support3282 parallel with gearbox.
40. Screw pin3282/29 into gearbox.
41. Insert last support element in gearbox as illustrated.
42. Use tensioning strap T10038 to secure gearbox.
43. Support gearbox by lifting from underneath with engine and gearbox jack.
44. Remove remaining bolts (1, 2, 6, 7, 8) securing gearbox to engine.
45. Press gearbox off dowel sleeves.
46. Pull gearbox off engine.
47. Lift engine slightly with spindles and push towards right side of vehicle, paying attention to refrigerant lines.
48. Carefully lower gearbox using engine and gearbox jack.
49. While lowering gearbox, adjust position of gearbox using spindles on gearbox support3282.

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