Power unit bracket (gearbox) - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

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• The shoulders (arrow) must face towards the engine compartment.
• Risk of gearbox thread damages due to improper fastening bolt placement.Remove the Bracket 10-222A only when the fastening bolts of the power-drive unit support are duly tightened. — Remove the Support 10-222A.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. With the ignition switched off, disconnect the earth wire from the BatteryAElectrical equipment 27 Starter, alternator, battery.
2. Remove the BatteryA and its respective console Electrical equipment 27 Starter, alternator, battery.
3. Remove air filter Air filter - remove and install.
4. Remove the air duct between the flap body and the turbocharger. Air duct - remove and install
5. Install the Adaptor10-222A/31-1 and the Adaptor10-222A/31-2 on the upper front column shock absorber retainers.

6. The shoulders (arrow) must face towards the engine compartment.
7. Remove the front panel cover sealing, if applicable.
8. Install the Adapter10-222A/31-5 on the front end, under the hood lock.
9. Install the Adaptor T40091/3 in the Support device10-222A.
10. Attach the Support device10-222A to the Adaptor10-222A/31-1 and the Adaptor10-222A/31-2.
11. Install the Adaptor T40091/1 in the Support device10-222A.
12. Support the Adaptor T40091/1 through the Adaptor10-222A/31-3 in the Adaptor10-222A/31-5.
13. Install the Spindle and secure it to the left engine eyelet.
14. Apply slight pre-tension to the engine/gearbox set, through the fuse.
15. Remove the fastening screw (b) from the gearbox support Clutch and gearbox34Drive, housing.
16. Remove the fastening screws (a) and (c) from the gearbox support Clutch and gearbox34Drive, housing.
17. Remove the power-drive group support (1) from the gearbox.
18. Replace the fastening screws (a), (b) and (c) and apply the specified torque .
19. ⚠ Risk of gearbox thread damages due to improper fastening bolt placement.Remove the Bracket 10-222A only when the fastening bolts of the power-drive unit support are duly tightened. — Remove the Support 10-222A.

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