Removing gearbox, vehicles with 1.8 ltr. and 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

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• (Arrow) can be disregarded.
• Place a cloth below the connection to catch escaping ATF.
• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
• Bolt (2) secures the starter to the gearbox and has an additional spacer sleeve (arrow).The spacer sleeve must be fitted between the starter and the gearbox.
• Detach starter from gearbox but do not remove starter.

📋 Procedure

1. Bring front wheels into straight-ahead position.
2. ⚠ When disconnecting the battery there is a risk of serious damage to electronic components:Observe the correct procedure for disconnecting the battery. — Disconnect earth wire (2) from battery terminal Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
3. Carefully detach engine cover panel from retaining studs in direction of (arrow). Pull out engine cover panel evenly, without jerking.
4. Set up support bracket10 - 222 A with adapter10 - 222 A /3 on suspension turrets (left and right), as shown in illustration.
5. Hook spindle10 - 222 A /11 onto engine lifting eyes.

6. Remove cover (1) for drive shaft from wheel housing (both sides).
7. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
8. Remove bolts and detach heat shield (1) for drive shaft (right-side).
9. Unbolt drive shafts (left and right) from flange shafts on gearbox.
10. Detach intermediate steering shaft from steering rack and telescope shaft upwards Running gear, axles, steering48Steering column; Exploded view - steering column.
11. ⚠ Risk of damage to parts of the running gear.Do not let the vehicle down on the wheels if the gearbox mounting, steering rack or subframe cross brace are not properly installed. — Remove subframe cross brace Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Removing and installing subframe cross brace.
12. Remove bolts (1) and (2) (left and right) and detach diagonal strut.
13. Remove subframe cross brace Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Removing and installing subframe cross brace.
14. Pull cover (1) off bottom of gearbox (arrow).
15. To slacken bolts for flywheel, counterhold crankshaft with counterhold tool T10355 at vibration damper. [Note: (Arrow) can be disregarded.]
16. Remove 3 bolts (arrow) for flywheel (turn crankshaft 120° in direction of engine rotation each time). [Note: Place a cloth below the connection to catch escaping ATF.]
17. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach ATF lines from gearbox.
18. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
19. Remove engine/gearbox securing bolts (8 … 11).
20. Use removal lever80 - 200 to press ball socket (1) on selector lever cable off gearbox selector lever.
21. Remove bolts (2) for cable support bracket.
22. Move selector lever cable clear. [Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.]
23. ⚠ The gearbox control unit (mechatronic unit) can be irreparably damaged by electrostatic discharge.Before handling electrical connectors, mechanic must discharge static. To do so, touch vehicle earth, heater radiator, or lifting platform, with your hand.Do not touch contact pins in gearbox connector with bare hands. — Turn fastener anti-clockwise (arrow) and unplug electrical connector on gearbox.
24. Remove bolt (2).
25. Push retainer (1) in direction of (arrow B) and pivot to the rear (arrow A).
26. Position engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A with gearbox support T40173 underneath gearbox and secure with tensioning strap (1) as shown in illustration.
27. Remove tunnel cross member Removing and installing tunnel cross member.
28. Lower gearbox initially by dimension (a) using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
29. Apply light tension to both spindles10 - 222 A /11.
30. Remove remaining engine/gearbox securing bolts (1 … 7). [Note: Bolt (2) secures the starter to the gearbox and has an additional spacer sleeve (arrow).The spacer sleeve must be fitted between the starter and the gearbox.]
31. Detach starter from gearbox but do not remove starter.
32. Detach gearbox from engine and lower carefully using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.

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