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

Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with dual clutch gearbox 0DD on Audi: 16 steps, engines CJZA, CMBA, CPTA, CSSA.

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

16 steps 12 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

  • Special tools named: T10497

Don't miss

  • Disregard (item A).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

CJZACMBACPTACSSACUKBCXSACXSBCXUACYVBCZCACZEADBWA

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to control unit (mechatronic unit) because of electrostatic discharge.Do NOT touch connector contacts in gearbox connector with your hands. — Unplug electrical connectors (1, 3, 4) and move electrical wiring clear.
  2. Release hose clip (2) and detach coolant hose.
  3. Release hose clips (1, 2, 3) and disconnect coolant hoses.
  4. Remove bolt (4).
  5. Unplug electrical connectors (1, 2, 6) and move wiring harness clear.
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  1. Release hose clip (5) and detach coolant hose.
  2. Remove bolt (3) and detach coolant pipes (left-side) for high-voltage cooling system.
  3. Remove nut (arrow) and move earth wire clear.
  4. Remove bolt (arrow) for coolant pipes (left-side).
  5. Release hose clips (1, 2) and disconnect coolant hoses.
  6. Release hose clips (1, 2, 3) and disconnect coolant hoses.
  7. Remove bolt (4) and detach coolant pipes (left-side).
  8. Remove bolts (1 ... 9).
  9. Tie up coolant valves (front) to engine. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
  10. Loosen clamping bolts (1) on sides of scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 B and pull rear section of platform together with gearbox slightly towards rear (arrow).
  11. If necessary, align engine using adjuster nut on engine support T10497.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.