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Removing engine and gearbox without subframe — VW

Removing engine and gearbox without subframe on VW: 15 steps, engines AYT, BKL, BRK, CHNA. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

15 steps 6 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

  • Special tools named: VAS 6131/3

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  • Guide engine carefully when removing to prevent damage to the bodywork.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

AYTBKLBRKCHNACMVACPFA

📐 6 workshop diagrams for AYT

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

Removing engine and gearbox without subframe — AYT · diagram 1
Removing engine and gearbox without subframe — AYT · diagram 2
Removing engine and gearbox without subframe — AYT · diagram 3
Removing engine and gearbox without subframe — AYT · diagram 4
Removing engine and gearbox without subframe — AYT · diagram 5
Removing engine and gearbox without subframe — AYT · diagram 6
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📋 Procedure

  1. Remove drive shafts from gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
  2. Remove subframe Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Removing and installing subframe without steering gear.
  3. Install engine supports VAS 6131/3-1(1) left and VAS 6131/3-2(2) right on scissor-type assembly platformVAS 6131.
  4. Arrows on the supports point forwards.
  5. Secure the bolts in the following positions: left engine support (1): C6 and D5; right engine support (2): E6 and F5.
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  1. Remove both middle gearbox console bolts (arrows).
  2. Position assembly platform under power unit. The engine supports must be guided into their respective mountings:
  3. Guide the universal supports of the gearbox console in the mountings (arrows).
  4. Position the middle support as shown beneath the gearbox (arrow).
  5. Remove both outer gearbox bracket bolts (arrows).
  6. Remove bolts (1) for engine carrier.
  7. Lower scissor-type assembly platform with engine and gearbox until you can unscrew selector mechanism 34Selector mechanism; Assembly overview - selector mechanism.
  8. Lower scissor-type assembly platform with engine and gearbox only enough so as to facilitate unhooking of the selector lever cable.
  9. Check that all connections between engine and bulkhead have been separated.
  10. Remove engine and gearbox downwards. [Note: Guide engine carefully when removing to prevent damage to the bodywork.]
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.