Removing gearbox - vehicles with 6-cyl. 3.6 ltr. FSI engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• The wooden block prevents the ATF pan from resting directly on the subframe when lowering the engine/gearbox unit.
• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
• The (arrows) can be disregarded.
• To loosen the torque converter bolts, counterhold crankshaft at bolt for vibration damper.
• The arrow symbol on the adjustment plate points in the direction of travel.

📋 Procedure

1. To fit engine support bracket, refer to instructions for removing transfer box on vehicles with automatic gearbox Transfer box and final drives39Removing and installing transfer box - vehicles with 6-cyl. 3.6 ltr. FSI engine.
2. Activate jacking mode on vehicles with air suspension 43.
3. Raise vehicle 406.
4. Remove bolts and detach front (1) and rear (2) noise insulation.
5. Wrap elastic material (rubber or similar) round a wooden block (1) of suitable size (dimension (a)).

6. Position wooden block between ATF oil pan and subframe. [Note: The wooden block prevents the ATF pan from resting directly on the subframe when lowering the engine/gearbox unit.]
7. ⚠ Risk of damageIt is important to perform all work steps exactly as described when removing and installing transfer box. — Remove transfer box Transfer box and final drives39Removing and installing transfer box - vehicles with 6-cyl. 3.6 ltr. FSI engine.
8. Use removal lever80-200 to pry ball head (2) on selector lever cable off selector shaft lever.
9. Pull off retaining clip (1) and detach selector lever cable from gearbox. [Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.]
10. ⚠ The automatic gearbox control unit J217 (mechatronic unit) can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.Do not touch contact pins in gearbox connector with bare hands. — Touch vehicle earth with your hand (without gloves) to discharge any static electricity.
11. Turn fastener anti-clockwise (arrow) and unplug electrical connector on gearbox.
12. Detach ATF pipe (1) from gearbox.
13. Remove bolts (1 and 2) for rear coolant pipes. [Note: The (arrows) can be disregarded.] [Note: Place a piece of cloth below connection point to catch escaping ATF.]
14. Remove bolt (3) and detach ATF pipes from gearbox.
15. Seal ATF pipes and gearbox with suitable plugs.
16. Remove starter 27.
17. To loosen the torque converter bolts, counterhold crankshaft at bolt for vibration damper.
18. Working through starter opening, remove 3 torque converter bolts (turn crankshaft 1/3 turn in direction of engine rotation each time).
19. Set up gearbox support3282 on engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
20. Place adjustment plate3282/49 on gearbox support3282 as shown in illustration.
21. Align arms of gearbox support according to holes in adjustment plate.
22. Secure support elements as illustrated on adjustment plate.
23. Place engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A with gearbox support3282 underneath gearbox. [Note: The arrow symbol on the adjustment plate points in the direction of travel.]
24. Align adjustment plate parallel with gearbox.
25. Attach support to tapped hole on rear of gearbox using bolt (arrow) and secure in position.
26. Fit side supports at oil pan flange on left and right as shown in illustration.
27. Raise gearbox slightly.
28. Remove wooden block (1).
29. Remove bottom engine/gearbox securing bolts (arrows).
30. Remove remaining engine/gearbox securing bolts.
31. Push gearbox off engine and at the same time press torque converter away from drive plate (arrow) using a suitable lever.
32. Carefully lower gearbox using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.

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