Transmission, Removing, 2.5L FSI Engine

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools And Workshop Equipment

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931
Engine Bung Set:VAS 6122
Tensioning Strap:T10038
Gearbox Support:T40173
Wrench - 21mm:T40263
Crankshaft Turning Tool:T40272

Gearbox Support:T40173 , Preparing:

Fig 2: Bracket Attached To -1- Must Be Removed

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-- The bracket attached to -item 1- must be removed.

-- The bracket -item 2- must be turned so that the longer side faces up as illustrated.

Removing

Fig 3: Disconnecting Battery

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-- Position the front wheels so they are in the straight-ahead position.

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

Follow the steps when disconnecting the battery.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to [For engine(s) CTUB, CEJA, CGTA, CDRA, CEUA, CPNA] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to [For engine(s) CEUA, CGTA] Engine Cover, Removing and Installing .

Fig 4: Removing Engine Cover

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-- Remove the noise insulation -1- and -2-. Refer to Noise Insulation, Removing and Installing .

Fig 5: Identifying Front Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the right coolant pipe from the transmission. Refer to [For engine(s) CPNA] Coolant Pipes, Removing and Installing .

Fig 6: Right Coolant Pipe Bolts Tightening Torque

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-- Remove the left and right front muffler. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS .

Fig 7: Identifying Left Front Muffler Nuts And Bolts

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-- Remove the ATF cooler. Refer to ATF COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -2 through 5- connecting the engine to the transmission that are accessible from above.

Fig 8: Engine to Transmission Bolts And Alignment Sleeves -A-

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-- Move the tower brace into its installed position and then tighten the bolts hand-tight.

Fig 9: Identifying Tensioning Strap

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-- Secure the engine with the Tensioning Strap:T10038 as shown.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

Fig 10: Identifying Bolt -2-

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-- Press the tab -1- in the -direction of the arrow B- and swivel it toward the rear -arrow A-.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and -arrows- and remove the bracket.

Fig 11: Identifying Bolts And Tab With Spring

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

NOTE:

Catch any leaking ATF with a cloth.

Fig 12: Identifying ATF Pipe And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF line -1- from the transmission.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set:VAS 6122 .

Fig 13: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Connector From Transmission

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with electrostatic discharge.

Do not touch connector terminals in the transmission connector with hands.

-- To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing (without wearing gloves).

-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise -arrow- and disconnect the connector from the transmission.

-- Free up the wiring harness on the transmission.

-- Loosen the clamp -2- and remove the coolant hose.

Fig 14: Identifying Coolant Hose And Clamp

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the heat shield from the right drive axle.

Fig 15: Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the left drive axle heat shield.

Fig 16: Identifying Bolts & Left Drive Axle Heat Shield

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-- Remove the left and right drive axles from the transmission flange shafts. Refer to Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .

Fig 17: Drive Axle Bolts

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-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear and then push them upward together. Refer to Steering Intermediate Shaft, Removing and Installing .

Fig 18: Locating Steering Column Universal Joint Bolt

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Vehicles from MY 2014:

Fig 19: Identifying Connector

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- for vehicle signals (CAN bus and terminal 15) from the Power Steering Control Module -J500- by loosening the retainer and pressing the release downward.

-- Loosen the retainer -arrow- and push the release downward to disconnect the voltage connector -2- (terminal 30) from the Power Steering Control Module -J500-.

All Vehicles:

Fig 20: Engine Speed Sensor -G28-

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-- Disconnect the connectors -2- for the Engine Speed Sensor -G28- and free up the wire.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.

-- Release the retainers -arrows A- and slide the sleeve -1- on the emergency release cable in the -direction of the arrow B-.

Fig 21: Identifying Emergency Release Cable

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-- Disengage the rear emergency release cable from the front emergency release cable -arrow C-.

-- Remove the lower cover -1- from the transmission -arrow-.

Fig 22: Identifying Transmission Lower Cover

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-- Place the Crankshaft Turning Tool:T40272 on the Wrench - 21mm:T40263 .

Fig 23: Identifying Crankshaft Turning Tool

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-- Attach the adapter to the vibration damper bolts.

The hole -arrow A- on the Crankshaft Turning Tool:T40272 must be between the markings -arrows B- on the vibration damper.

NOTE:

If necessary, remove the radiator fan control module.

-- To loosen the clutch module bolts, counterhold the crankshaft using the Wrench - 21mm:T40263 and Crankshaft Turning Tool:T40272 .

NOTE:

When mounting, turn the crankshaft only in the direction of engine rotation -arrow-.

-- Remove the six torque converter bolts -arrow- while turning the crankshaft 60° further in the direction of engine rotation.

Fig 24: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Remove the starter bolt -1-.

Fig 25: Engine to Transmission Bolts And Alignment Sleeves -A-

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-- Remove the starter from the transmission and leave it in the installation position.

-- Remove the remaining engine/transmission bolts -6 through 11- but leave one bolt -7- installed hand-tight.

Fig 26: Do Not Set T40173 On ATF Pan

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CAUTION:

Danger of leaks in the ATF pan.

The Gearbox Support:T40173 must not be set on the ATF pan.

-- Position the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 with the prepared Gearbox Support:T40173 underneath the transmission.

-- The transmission support must be placed at the front as follows:

The bracket -2- fits into the dual-mass flywheel on the transmission housing on the left side of the transmission.
The transmission mount is positioned on the differential housing on the right side of the transmission. Insert a flat piece of rubber -1- in between to protect the housing.

-- Secure the transmission with a tensioning strap -1-.

Fig 27: Securing Transmission With A Tensioning Strap

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NOTE:

For clarity, the Gearbox Support:T40173 is not illustrated.

Fig 28: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the tunnel crossmember.

-- Remove the last bolt from the transmission to engine connection.

Fig 29: Securing Transmission With A Tensioning Strap

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-- Press the transmission off the engine and lower it carefully using the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931 .