Removing gearbox, Touran 2016 ►, vehicles with 1.4 l petrol engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran II (5T, 2015–)

• Special tools named: T10346/1, V.A.G 1383

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• Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height.
• Position engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 or V.A.G 1383 A under gearbox and support gearbox. Do not raise.
• Be careful of all lines when lowering gearbox.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same height.
2. Move selector lever to position »P«.
3. Remove air filter housing 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
4. Remove battery and battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
5. Using removal lever80 - 200, lever selector lever cable (1) off gearbox selector lever.

6. Remove bolts (2), raise and tie selector lever cable together with support bracket.
7. ⚠ Risk of damage to selector lever cable.Do not bend or kink selector lever cable. — Remove starter Electrical system27Starter; Removing and installing starter.
8. ⚠ Risk of damaging gearbox components beyond repair.Do not under any circumstances touch the contacts in the gearbox connector by hand. Electrostatic discharge can seriously damage the control unit and mechatronic unit. — Touch earth connection (without gloves) in order to discharge yourself.
9. Disconnect electrical connector (1) for mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox J743. To do this, pull locking element upwards (arrow).
10. Unscrew nuts (2) and (3) and remove wiring retainer from gearbox.
11. Tie up wiring in area of gearbox cover.
12. Unscrew upper engine/gearbox connecting bolts with a suitable socket from shock absorber set T10179 or insert tool 18 mm T10001.
13. If there are hose and cable connections in area of engine support eye for support bracket10-222A, remove these now.
14. Install support bracket10-222 A as follows:
15. Slide adapter10-222A/16 and spindle onto support bracket10-222 A.
16. Secure support bracket10-222 A to adapters10 - 222 A /29.
17. Place support bracket10-222 A with adapters10 - 222 A /29 centrally on carrier directly behind mounting plate (arrow).
18. Bolt bracket T10346 or T10346/1 to rear left mounting hole for battery tray.
19. To do this, use a collar bolt M6 x 80 or a securing bolt for battery tray.
20. Join bar2024 A / 1 of lifting tackle2024A at top to shackle10 - 222 A /12 on adapter10-222A/16 and secure at bottom to bracket T10346/1 with split pin (arrow).
21. Slightly take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly on engine support bracket10-222 A.
22. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
23. Remove front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liners; Removing and installing front wheel housing liners.
24. Disconnect connector (1) from oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
25. Remove subframe without steering rack Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Removing and installing subframe without steering rack.
26. Disconnect both drive shafts from gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft: Removing and installing drive shafts.
27. Secure each drive shaft to suspension strut with tensioning strap T10038.
28. Lower engine/gearbox assembly using spindle10 - 222 A /11 until distance (a) is obtained between gearbox housing and gearbox mounting.
29. Remove gearbox bracket.
30. Remove all connecting bolts except one which is in an easily accessible place between engine and gearbox.
31. Set up gearbox support3282 with adjustment plate3282/59.
32. Position engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 or V.A.G 1383 A under gearbox and support gearbox. Do not raise.
33. Position plate of pin under gearbox housing, not under mechatronic unit.
34. Screw a pin into »rear« hole for pendulum support.
35. Secure gearbox with tensioning strap T10038 to prevent it from falling down.
36. Remove last engine/gearbox connecting bolt.
37. Separate gearbox from engine, »observing selector lever cable«. Slightly tilt gearbox using outer spindle of gearbox support3282.
38. Now slightly turn gearbox and lower it. Be sure to guide flange (1) past intermediate plate (arrow) when lowering gearbox. [Note: Be careful of all lines when lowering gearbox.]

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