Removing gearbox, Passat, front-wheel drive, turbo diesel engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

• Opens: brake fluid
• Special tools named: T40093/3, T10346/1

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• Then, mark adapter T40093/3-6 with T40093/3-6A.
• Brackets T10346 and T10346/1 must be screwed together as shown in illustration.
• The gate relay lever must be removed before detaching the cable end-piece .
• Clamping off the supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.
• Risk of soiling due to escaping brake fluid.Do not operate clutch pedal after detaching pipe/hose assembly from bleeder connection on clutch slave cylinder. — Disconnect electrical connections on gearbox (front left).

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. If necessary, cut off the marked area.
2. Round off the front edges.
3. Protect adapter against corrosion.
4. Then, mark adapter T40093/3-6 with T40093/3-6A.
5. Brackets T10346 and T10346/1 must be screwed together as shown in illustration.

6. Two brackets T10346/1 may also be bolted together as an alternative.
7. Bracket T10346/1 is required for this.
8. Disconnect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
9. Remove engine cover panel 10Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel.
10. Remove complete air filter housing 23Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
11. Remove battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery tray.
12. If installed above left assembly mounting, remove bracket 23Air filter.
13. Remove securing clip (1) for gear selector cable from gearbox selector lever (2). Pull gear selector cable off pin (arrow).
14. Releasing cable end-piece from gate selector cable
15. Pull locking element as far as stop towards front in (direction of arrow 1). Then engage locking element towards left in direction of (arrow 2).
16. Then push gate relay lever forwards ((direction of arrow 3)). [Note: The gate relay lever must be removed before detaching the cable end-piece .]
17. Unscrew nut (1) and bolts (2) and lay cable support bracket together with Bowden cables to one side.
18. Clamp off supply hose to clutch master cylinder using hose clamp, up to 25 mm in diameter3094. [Note: Clamping off the supply hose with the hose clamp3094 will cause a permanent deformation.However, this does not damage the supply hose.After removing the hose clamp3094, the supply hose must be returned to its original shape.]
19. Clamp off hose of pipe/hose assembly (A) to slave cylinder using hose clamp, up to 25 mm in diameter3094.
20. Lay a lint-free cloth under bleeder.
21. Pull out clip (arrow) for pipe/hose assembly or pipeline to stop.
22. Pull pipe/hose assembly or pipe out of clutch slave cylinder bleeder and seal.
23. Tie up pipe/hose assembly.
24. Seal open lines and connections using clean plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
25. ⚠ Risk of soiling due to escaping brake fluid.Do not operate clutch pedal after detaching pipe/hose assembly from bleeder connection on clutch slave cylinder. — Disconnect electrical connections on gearbox (front left).
26. Remove lines (A) from retainer (B). Do not disconnect lines (lines may differ from illustration).
27. Unscrew upper engine/gearbox connecting bolts (arrows).
28. Remove wiper arms Electrical system92Windscreen wiper system; Removing and installing wiper arms.
29. Remove plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Plenum chamber cover; Removing and installing plenum chamber cover.
30. If there are hose and cable connections in area of engine support eye for support bracket10 - 222 A, remove these now.
31. Install support bracket10-222 A as follows:
32. Remove caps on threaded connections for front suspension struts.
33. Fit adapter10 - 222 A /31-1 and adapter10 - 222 A /31-2 onto suspension strut supports.
34. Slide connecting pieces10 - 222 A onto support bracket T40091/3.
35. Bolt support bracket10-222 A to adapter10 - 222 A /31-1 and to adapter10 - 222 A /31-2.
36. Remove fuel filter and lay to side. Do not open pipe/hose system 20Fuel filter; Assembly overview - fuel filter.
37. If present, pull off wires in front area of web on both longitudinal members (arrow). Do not disconnect pipe/hose system.
38. Place adapters T40093/3-6A onto both longitudinal members (the illustration shows the left longitudinal member).
39. If necessary, carefully unclip any pipes for air conditioning system in front area. Do not disconnect pipe/hose system Heating, air conditioning87Refrigerant circuit; System overview - refrigerant circuit.
40. Position adapter T40093/3-6A onto left longitudinal member right behind filler pipe for washer fluid reservoir (B).
41. Screw in spindles T40093 /3.
42. Connect spindles T40093 /3 via square tubes T40091/1 to support bracket10-222 A and tighten (⇒ previous illustration).
43. Then, attach spindles to engine lifting eyes, as shown in previous illustration.
44. Take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly and support bracket on spindles.
45. With vehicle standing on its wheels, loosen front left flange bolt (arrow) 90° at most, or wheel bearing will be damaged Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
46. Remove lower part of front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Assembly overview - front wheel housing liner.
47. Remove noise insulation and, if necessary, bracket for noise insulation in front of engine and gearbox General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
48. Remove starter Electrical system27Starter.
49. If the upper securing bolt for the starter cannot be pulled out, remove bleeder connection .
50. Remove radiator cowl with radiator fan (arrow)19Radiator, radiator fan; Assembly overview - radiator cowl and radiator fan.
51. Place protective mat between radiator and engine.
52. ⚠ Risk of damage to decoupling element.Observe 26Emission control; Assembly overview - emission control. — Separate exhaust downstream from diesel particulate filter, and tie it up 26Emission control; Assembly overview - emission control.
53. If fitted, unbolt front vehicle level sender G78 from transverse link Running gear, axles, steering43Vehicle level sender; Assembly overview - front vehicle level sender.
54. Pull connector (1) off oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
55. Pull connector off auxiliary pump for heating V48819Coolant pump, thermostat; Assembly overview - electric coolant pump.
56. Remove left coupling rod (1) from anti-roll bar Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Assembly overview - subframe.
57. Remove left drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
58. If fitted, remove drive shaft heat shield (arrows)Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft heat shield.
59. Remove right drive shaft from gearbox, raise it, and tie it in position. Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
60. Remove pendulum support 10Assembly mountings; Assembly overview - assembly mountings.

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