Removing and installing gearbox mountings — VW

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📋 Procedure

1. Remove air filter housing (see the separate procedure).
2. Remove battery tray (1)Electrical system 27. Battery; Removing and installing battery tray.
3. Remove engine control unit J623 from bracket (see the separate procedure).
4. Unclip cable guide (1) upwards (arrows), and push it slightly to one side.
5. Bracing the engine in its installation position (see the separate procedure).

6. Unscrew bolts (2). Then unscrew bolts (arrows), and remove gearbox mounting (1).
7. Tighten gearbox mounting on longitudinal member.
8. ⚠ The bolts must be fitted straight to avoid damage to threads in gearbox support. Gearbox support and support arm of gearbox mounting must be perfectly parallel to each other before screwing in bolts. If necessary, lift gearbox at rear using trolley jack. Only remove support bracket10 - 222 A when bolts on assembly mounting have been tightened to specified torque. — Lift gearbox with spindle of support bracket until gearbox support makes contact with support arm of gearbox mounting.
9. Bolt gearbox mounting to gearbox support.
10. Detach support bracket10 - 222 A from engine.

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