Removing gearbox, Eos 2006 ► with 2.0 l petrol engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

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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.
• Support engine and gearbox. Do not raise.
• Move engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A under gearbox and support gearbox. 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« position. [Note: After loosening centre bolt, do not lower vehicle to ground again.]
3. Depress brake pedal to remove bolt for left drive shaft (arrow). A second mechanic is required.
4. Remove both front wheels.
5. Remove complete air filter housing 24Removing and installing air filter.

6. Remove battery and (battery box)27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
7. Remove starter Electrical system 27. Removing and installing starter.
8. Remove selector lever cable from gearbox.
9. Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps to 40 mm 3093 or hose clamps to 25 mm 3094 and remove.
10. Release mechatronic unit connector by turning and pull off connector.
11. Unbolt wiring retainer from front of »black« gearbox cover (2 nuts M6).
12. Disconnect (wiring harness) coming »from below« from subframe.
13. Disconnect wire (1) from electronics box.
14. Disconnect earth cable (2).
15. Separate connector (3).
16. Now remove all upper connecting bolts between gearbox and engine. Insert 18 mm T10179 is especially good for this purpose.
17. Remove filler pieces from upper edges of both wings.
18. If there are hose or wiring connections near the engine lifting eyes, remove them now.
19. Now separate steering from steering column.
20. Separate steering box from steering column.
21. Remove noise insulation and lower part of front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior 66. Removing and installing wheel housing liners; Front wheel housing liners.
22. If fitted, remove the heat shield over the right-hand drive shaft. Tightening torque 40Repairing drive shafts
23. Unbolt drive shafts from gearbox and carefully lay to side.
24. Unbolt pendulum support from gearbox.
25. After removing a bolt (1), immediately screw in a locating pin T10096(2).
26. Fit retainer T10346 on longitudinal member.
27. Support engine and gearbox. Do not raise.
28. Remove all bolts (1) and (2) for bracket (A).
29. Then lower engine and gearbox slightly using spindles of support bracket10 - 222 A until bracket can be removed.
30. Set up gearbox support 3282 with adjustment plate 3282/42 A.
31. Move engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A under gearbox and support gearbox. Do not raise.
32. Remove remaining engine/gearbox connecting bolts.
33. Press gearbox off engine, »observing selector lever cable« and lower gearbox.

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