Removing gearbox; CC 2012 ► 1,4 l - 118 kW petrol engine, engine lifting eyes »at rear« of engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

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• Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height.
• After loosening centre bolt, do not lower vehicle to ground again.
• Remove cable with great care from cable support bracket on gearbox. Do not bend cable.
• Screw 2 bolts into flange and counterhold flange shaft with a lever in order to remove and install flange shaft.
• Support engine and gearbox with support bracket10 - 222 A and hooks10 - 222 A /10. Do not raise.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height.
2. Move selector lever to position »P«. [Note: After loosening centre bolt, do not lower vehicle to ground again.]
3. Step on the brake pedal while a second mechanic loosens the left drive shaft bolt (arrow).
4. Remove complete air filter housing 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
5. Remove battery and (battery tray)Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.

6. Remove starter Electrical system27Starter; Removing and installing starter.
7. Remove selector lever cable from ball head, remove securing clip.
8. Remove cable with great care from cable support bracket on gearbox. Do not bend cable.
9. Release mechatronic unit connector by pulling and pull off connector.
10. Remove upper engine/gearbox connecting bolts.
11. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
12. Remove lower part of front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing wheel housing liner.
13. Remove connecting hose between charge air cooler and charge air pipe 21Charge air system; Assembly overview - charge air system hose connections.
14. Remove all retainers and brackets from front of gearbox.
15. Remove left drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
16. If present, remove heat shield above right drive shaft. Specified torque Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
17. Disconnect right drive shaft from gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
18. Secure right drive shaft to suspension strut with tensioning strap T10038.
19. Remove pendulum support. First remove bolt (1), followed by bolts (2) and (3).
20. Unbolt exhaust system bracket from subframe 26Exhaust pipes and silencers; Assembly overview - silencers.
21. Disconnect front exhaust pipe from catalytic converter so that lower engine/gearbox connecting bolts (arrows) can be removed 26Exhaust pipes and silencers; Assembly overview - silencers.
22. Remove right flange shaft of gearbox using socket T10107 A.
23. Screw 2 bolts into flange and counterhold flange shaft with a lever in order to remove and install flange shaft.
24. Remove flange shaft with spring. To do this, push gearbox forwards a little if necessary.
25. Close opening in drive shaft using a suitable plug.
26. To install flange shaft, if necessary press against gearbox with a lever and screw in bolt.
27. Remove filler pieces from upper edges of both wings.
28. Remove engine cover panel from cylinder head.
29. If there are hose and cable connections in area of engine support eye for support bracket10-222A, remove these now.
30. Support engine and gearbox with support bracket10 - 222 A and hooks10 - 222 A /10. Do not raise.
31. ⚠ Do not place support bracket on the wings, as this may cause damage. — Then lower engine/gearbox using spindles of support bracket10 - 222 A until bracket can be removed.
32. Remove all connecting bolts except one which is in an easily accessible place between engine and gearbox.
33. Set up gearbox support3282 with adjustment plate3282/59.
34. Move engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A under gearbox and support gearbox. Do not raise.
35. Position plate of pin under gearbox housing, not under mechatronic unit.
36. Screw a pin into »rear« hole for pendulum support.
37. Remove last engine/gearbox connecting bolt.
38. Press gearbox off engine, »observing selector lever cable« and lower gearbox.

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