Removing gearbox, Passat with petrol engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

• Special tools named: T40093/3, T10346/1, T10346

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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.
• Remove clutch slave cylinder (arrows B), lay to side and secure with wire. Do not open pipe/hose system.
• If present, pull off wires in front area of web on both longitudinal members (arrow). Do not disconnect pipe/hose system.
• Risk of damage to decoupling element.Observe 26Emission control; Assembly overview - emission control. — Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter from engine 26Emission control; Assembly overview - emission control.

🔩 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 system 27. Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
9. Remove engine cover panel 10Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel.
10. Remove complete air filter housing 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
11. If fitted above left assembly mounting, remove bracket 23Air filter.
12. Remove battery tray Electrical system 27. Battery; Removing and installing battery tray.
13. Pull off clip (arrow 1), and remove gate relay lever together with cable end-piece (see the separate procedure).
14. Remove securing clip (arrow 2) for gear selector cable from gearbox selector lever (A).
15. Pull gear selector cable off pin.
16. Remove gearbox selector lever (A) by removing nut (arrow 3).
17. Remove cable support bracket from gearbox (arrows).
18. Then tie up gear selector cable and gate selector cable.
19. If installed, remove bracket (B) from gearbox. Pull retainer off pipe/hose assembly (A).
20. Then remove gearbox support (arrow A).
21. Remove clutch slave cylinder (arrows B), lay to side and secure with wire. Do not open pipe/hose system.
22. ⚠ Risk of damage to clutch slave cylinder. Do not press the clutch pedal if the clutch slave cylinder has been removed from the gearbox with the pipe/hose assembly still attached. — Disconnect earth strap at upper engine/gearbox connecting bolt or at upper starter bolt.
23. Pull connector (arrow 1) off reversing light switch F4.
24. Now remove connector (arrow 2) and wire (arrow 3) from starter.
25. Then remove upper securing bolt on starter.
26. Remove upper engine/gearbox connecting bolts.
27. If there are hose and cable connections in area of engine support eye for support bracket10 - 222 A, remove these now.
28. Install support bracket10-222 A as follows:
29. On both sides of vehicle, insert adapters10 - 222 A /29 between upper wheel housing longitudinal member and mounting plate for wing located underneath.
30. Push adapter10 - 222 A /18 and two connecting pieces T40091/3 onto support bracket10-222 A.
31. Secure support bracket10-222 A to adapters10 - 222 A /29.
32. If present, pull off wires in front area of web on both longitudinal members (arrow). Do not disconnect pipe/hose system.
33. Place adapters T40093/3-6A onto both longitudinal members (the illustration shows the left longitudinal member).
34. If necessary, carefully unclip any pipes for air conditioning system in front area. Do not disconnect pipe/hose system Heating, air conditioning 87. Refrigerant circuit; System overview - refrigerant circuit.
35. Position adapter T40093/3-6A onto left longitudinal member right behind filler pipe for washer fluid reservoir (B).
36. Bolt on spindles T40093 /3.
37. Connect spindles T40093 /3 via square tubes T40091/1 to engine support bracket10-222 A and fasten the connection (⇒ previous Fig.).
38. Then, attach spindles to engine lifting eyes, as shown in previous illustration.
39. Take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly and support bracket on spindles.
40. With vehicle standing on its wheels, loosen front left flange bolt (arrow) 90° at most, or wheel bearing will be damaged Running gear, axles, steering 40. Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
41. Remove lower part of front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior 66. Wheel housing liner; Assembly overview - front wheel housing liner.
42. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 66. Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
43. Gearboxes for vehicles with start-stop system: pull connector (arrow) from gearbox neutral position sender G701.
44. Remove all lines from gearbox.
45. Remove nut (arrow) and remove retainer for electrical lines.
46. Remove starter Electrical system 27. Starter; Assembly overview - starter.
47. Unscrew nut (1) from coupling rod (3) on both sides.
48. Withdraw coupling rod (3) from anti-roll bar (2) on both sides.
49. If fitted, unbolt front vehicle level sender G78 from transverse link Running gear, axles, steering 43. Vehicle level sender; Assembly overview - front vehicle level sender.
50. Remove left drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering 40. Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
51. If fitted, remove drive shaft heat shield (arrows)Running gear, axles, steering 40. Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft heat shield.
52. Remove right drive shaft from gearbox and tie it up. Do not damage surface protection Running gear, axles, steering 40. Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
53. ⚠ Risk of damage to decoupling element. Observe 26Emission control; Assembly overview - emission control. — Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter from engine 26Emission control; Assembly overview - emission control.
54. Remove pendulum support.
55. If fitted, unscrew nut (arrow) and detach earth wire.
56. Remove hexagon bolts (arrows) for left assembly mounting from gearbox mounting.
57. Lower gearbox.
58. Remove gearbox bracket (A)(arrows).
59. Remove engine/gearbox connecting bolt (A) above right flange shaft (the bolt head may be different from the one shown).
60. Unscrew engine/gearbox connecting bolt beneath right flange shaft (arrow) (illustrated with gearbox support 3282 installed).

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