Separating engine and gearbox - vehicles with engine codes CGQB, CVUB, CVUC, DEHA 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 items (2 and 3).
• Disregard (items 1, 3).
• Disregard (item 1) and (arrow).
• Disregard (item 2).
• Disregard (item 1).

🔧 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. Detach electrical connectors (1 and 4) from bracket and unplug. [Note: Disregard items (2 and 3).]
2. Detach electrical connector (2) from bracket, unplug and move clear. [Note: Disregard (items 1, 3).]
3. Unplug electrical connector (2).
4. Remove bolt (3) and detach bracket with pressure differential sender G505 from gearbox. [Note: Disregard (item 1) and (arrow).]
5. ⚠ Risk of irreparable damage to gearbox control unit (mechatronic unit) because of electrostatic 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.

6. Remove bolts (1). [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
7. Remove bolts (2). [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
8. Unscrew nuts (arrows) and detach catalytic converter with front exhaust pipe.
9. Remove bolts (1) on both sides and bolt (3) on strut (2) for turbocharger.
10. Unbolt drive shaft (left and right) from gearbox flange shafts Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft. [Note: Place a cloth under the connection to catch escaping coolant.]
11. Release hose clip (1) and detach coolant hose.
12. Remove bolts (arrows) and pivot ATF cooler to one side. [Note: Disregard (item 2).] [Note: Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping ATF.]
13. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach ATF line (1) from gearbox.
14. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
15. Detach bottom cover (1) from gearbox (arrow).
16. Assemble tools as shown in illustration.
17. 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).]
18. Remove 6 bolts (arrow) for dual-mass flywheel, turning crankshaft 60° in normal direction of rotation each time.
19. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove torque reaction support (2) with stop (1).
20. 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.]
21. Secure support VAS 6131/13-7 at front of engine (right-side) with M12 nut (arrow), as illustrated.
22. Secure support to scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A and tighten to 20 Nm. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
23. ⚠ 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.
24. Screw spindles on both sides upwards until gearbox supportVAS 6131/14 makes full contact with gearbox.
25. Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131 A. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
26. Remove bolts (1) and (2) for starter.
27. Separate starter from gearbox and leave in position.
28. Unscrew remaining bolts (3 ... 11) securing engine to gearbox. [Note: Disregard (item A).]
29. 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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