Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0B5 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

• Special tools named: T40058, VAS 6131/13, VAS 6131/10

Don't miss

• Disregard (items 1, 2).
• Disregard (item 2).
• Disregard (item 1).
• Only rotate crankshaft in direction of engine rotation (arrow).
• Disregard (items 2, 3).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove electrical connector (3) for Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter G131 from bracket and unplug connector. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 2).]
2. Remove bolt (1) and nuts (arrows) and detach catalytic converter (left-side).
3. Remove electrical connector (1) for Lambda probe after catalytic converter G130 from bracket and unplug connector.
4. Remove bolts (3) and move bracket clear to one side. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
5. Remove bolt (1) and nuts (arrows) and detach catalytic converter (right-side).

6. Unplug electrical connector (2) at engine speed sender G28 and move wiring clear. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
7. Unplug electrical connector (2) at power steering control unit J500 (release retainer (arrow) and press down release catch).
8. Move clear electrical wiring harness. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
9. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to gearbox control unit (mechatronic unit) because of static discharge.Do NOT touch connector contacts in gearbox connector with your hands. — Touch gearbox housing with your hand (without wearing gloves) to eliminate static charge.
10. Turn retainer catch anti-clockwise (arrow) and unplug electrical connector at gearbox.
11. Move clear electrical wiring harness at gearbox.
12. Unbolt drive shafts (left and right) from gearbox flange shafts.
13. Detach bottom cover (1) from gearbox (arrow).
14. Insert guide pin of adapter T40058 as follows:
15. Counterhold crankshaft using adapter T40058 and angled ring spanner when loosening bolts for drive plate. [Note: Only rotate crankshaft in direction of engine rotation (arrow).]
16. Remove 6 bolts (arrow) for clutch module. Turn crankshaft each time by 60° in direction of engine rotation.
17. Remove bolt (arrow) for ATF lines. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 2).] [Note: Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping ATF.]
18. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach ATF line (1) from gearbox. [Note: Disregard (items 2, 3).]
19. Remove bolt (1).
20. Pull out securing clip (arrow) and disconnect ATF line from ATF filter. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
21. Tie up ATF lines (1) and (2). [Note: Disregard (item 3).]
22. Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122. [Note: Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping ATF.]
23. Unscrew bolts (arrows), detach ATF lines (1, 2) from ATF-filter housing and tie up ATF lines.
24. Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
25. Remove bolt (arrow) and move coolant circulation pump V50 clear to one side.
26. Set up scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A with support set for AudiVAS 6131/10, support VAS 6131/13-7 and gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 as follows: [Note: The other support elements remain unchanged.]
27. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 at tapped hole at front of engine (right-side) as illustrated.
28. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 to scissor-type assembly platform and tighten to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
29. Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 and gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 at front of gearbox, as illustrated.
30. Screw spindles on both sides upwards until gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 makes full contact with gearbox.
31. Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
32. Remove bolts (1) and (2) for starter.
33. Separate starter from gearbox and leave in position.
34. Unscrew remaining bolts (3 ... 10) securing engine to gearbox. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
35. Loosen clamping bolts (1) on sides of scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A and pull rear section of platform together with gearbox towards rear (arrow).

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