Removing gearbox, Touran 2016 ►, vehicles with diesel 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.
• Loosen engine/gearbox connecting bolt (3) and leave it installed just hand-tight.
• 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 engine cover panel 10Engine cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel.
4. Remove air filter housing 23Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
5. Remove battery and battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.

6. Using removal lever80 - 200, lever selector lever cable (1) off gearbox selector lever.
7. Remove bolts (2), raise and tie selector lever cable together with support bracket.
8. ⚠ Risk of damage to selector lever cable.Do not bend or kink selector lever cable. — Remove starter Electrical system27Starter; Removing and installing starter.
9. ⚠ 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.
10. Disconnect electrical connector (1) for mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox J743. To do this, pull locking element upwards (arrow).
11. Unscrew nuts (2) and (3) and remove wiring retainer.
12. Tie up wiring in area of gearbox cover.
13. Remove air pipe 21Charge air system; Assembly overview - charge air system.
14. Unscrew upper engine/gearbox connecting bolts using insert tool 18 mm T10179 or insert tool 18 mm T10509.
15. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
16. Remove lower part of front left wheel housing liner General body repairs, exterior66Wheel housing liner; Removing and installing front wheel housing liner.
17. Disconnect connector (1) from oil level and oil temperature sender G266.
18. Remove subframe without steering rack Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Removing and installing subframe without steering rack.
19. Disconnect both drive shafts from gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft: Removing and installing drive shafts.
20. Secure drive shaft to suspension strut with tensioning strap T10038.
21. If there are hose and cable connections in area of engine support eye for support bracket10-222A, remove these now.
22. Install support bracket10-222 A as follows:
23. On both sides of vehicle, insert adapters10 - 222 A /29 between upper wheel housing longitudinal member and mounting plate for wing located underneath.
24. Push adapter10 - 222 A /18 and adapter10 - 222 A /3 onto support bracket10-222 A.
25. Unbolt support elements between lock carrier and wing mounting plate on both sides of vehicle General body repairs, exterior50Lock carrier; Removing and installing lock carrier.
26. Cover plenum chamber cover in area of spindle with a cloth.
27. Bolt bracket T10346 or T10346/1 to rear left mounting hole for battery tray.
28. To do this, use a collar bolt M6 x 40 or a securing bolt for battery tray.
29. Secure bar2024 A / 1 with locating pin (arrow).
30. Secure support bracket10-222 A to adapters10 - 222 A /29.
31. Then, attach spindles in engine lifting eyes.
32. Take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly and support bracket on spindles.
33. Lower engine/gearbox assembly using spindle10 - 222 A /11 until distance (a) is obtained between gearbox housing and gearbox mounting.
34. Remove gearbox bracket.
35. Remove engine/gearbox connecting bolts (1) and (2). [Note: Loosen engine/gearbox connecting bolt (3) and leave it installed just hand-tight.]
36. Set up gearbox support3282 with adjustment plate3282/59.
37. Position engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931 or V.A.G 1383 A under gearbox and support gearbox. Do not raise.
38. Position plate of pin under gearbox housing, not under mechatronic unit.
39. Screw a pin into »rear« hole for pendulum support.
40. Secure gearbox with tensioning strap T10038 to prevent it from falling down.
41. Remove last engine/gearbox connecting bolt.
42. Separate gearbox from engine, »observing selector lever cable«. Slightly tilt gearbox using outer spindle of gearbox support3282.
43. 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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