Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with engine code CPNB and automatic gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017)

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

Don't miss

• Disregard (item 1).
• Disregard (items 2, 3, 4).
• Disregard (items 1, 2).
• Disregard (item 2).
• Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping ATF.

🔧 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.

📐 32 workshop diagrams for CDUD

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Take electrical connector (3) out of bracket, unplug it and move electrical wiring clear.
2. Unplug electrical connector (2), unclip pressure differential sender G505 from bracket and move clear. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
3. Detach electrical connectors (1, 5, 6) from bracket and unplug connectors. [Note: Disregard (items 2, 3, 4).]
4. Remove bolt (3). [Note: Disregard (items 1, 2).]
5. Remove bolts (1). [Note: Disregard (item 2).]

6. Unscrew nuts (arrows) and detach heat shield.
7. Detach particulate filter with front exhaust pipe.
8. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to gearbox control unit (mechatronic unit) because of static discharge.Before unplugging or plugging in electrical connector, mechanic must discharge static electricity. To do so, touch vehicle earth, heater radiator, or lifting platform, with your hand.Do NOT touch connector contacts in gearbox connector with your hands. — Turn retainer catch anti-clockwise (arrow) and unplug electrical connector at gearbox.
9. Unbolt drive shafts (left and right) from gearbox flange shafts Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
10. Move electrical wiring for engine speed sender G28 clear on gearbox.
11. Remove bolt for ATF line on engine (1) and gearbox (2). [Note: Lay a cloth under the separating point to catch escaping ATF.]
12. Remove bolts (1, 2), detach ATF lines from gearbox and tie up.
13. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
14. Detach bottom cover (1) from gearbox (arrow).
15. Assemble tools as shown in illustration.
16. Counterhold crankshaft to slacken bolts for dual-mass flywheel. [Note: When performing the next step, turn the crankshaft only in the normal direction of rotation (arrow).]
17. Remove 6 bolts (arrow) for dual-mass flywheel, turning crankshaft 60° in normal direction of rotation each time.
18. 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.]
19. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 at front of engine (right-side) with M12 nut (arrow), as illustrated.
20. Secure support to scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A and tighten to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
21. ⚠ Risk of leaks at ATF sump.Do not apply gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 at ATF oil pan. — Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 and gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 at front of gearbox, as illustrated.
22. Screw spindles on both sides upwards until gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 makes full contact with gearbox.
23. Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
24. Remove bolts (1) and (2) for starter.
25. Separate starter from gearbox and leave in position.
26. Unscrew remaining bolts (3 ... 11) securing engine to gearbox. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
27. 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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