Part 2

Cabriolet
- Lower engine to original position.

All models
- Lower transmission again slowly.
- Tie up drive shafts.
- Remove last bolt securing transmission to engine.
- Press transmission off dowel sleeves and lower it carefully.

Vehicles with 6-cyl. engine (also applies to Cabriolet)
Special tools and workshop equipment required





- Engine support bracket 10-222 A
- Removal lever 80-200
- Transmission support 3282
- Alignment plate 3282/30
- Engine/transmission jack VA.G 1383 A

Note:
^ All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be installed in the same position when installing.
^ For information on removing and installing the flywheel damper unit:

- Move selector lever into position P".





- Slide battery cover to right (arrow -1-) and lift off (arrow -2-).

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
^ Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
^ Switch the ignition off.
^ Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
^ On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch off the emergency (back-up) battery for the Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting the vehicle battery.
^ After reconnecting vehicle battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows.





- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground strap (arrow).





- Remove rear engine cover panel (arrows).





- Remove front engine cover (arrows).





- Remove cover -1- at left of engine compartment.





- Unbolt coolant expansion tank (arrow).
- Disconnect wiring for Engine Coolant Level (ECL) warning switch -F66 at bottom of coolant expansion tank.
- Tie coolant expansion tank to one side with coolant hoses -1 ... 3connected.
- If equipped, remove heat shield for connectors located at left of bulkhead.





- Disengage connectors -1 ... 4- from retainer at left of bulkhead.
- Disconnect connectors -1- and -4-.
- Guide out wiring for oxygen sensors from below.





- Unscrew nut -2-, accessible from above, connecting left front exhaust pipe with exhaust manifold.

Note: Shown in illustration with engine removed.





- Remove cover -1- located at right of engine compartment.





- Remove bolts (arrows).
- Disconnect EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80- -1- from air duct.
- Remove air duct -2-.





- Remove air cleaner housing (arrows).





- Remove bolts (arrows) from solenoid valve mounting plate -3-.
- Disconnect electrical connector from Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
- Disconnect crankcase breather hose -4- from air duct -2-.





- Unscrew bolt (arrow) and disconnect air duct -2- from throttle valve control module.
- Disconnect hose -1- from air duct.

Note: The Illustration shows the air duct from rear with engine removed





- Disengage connectors -1 ... 4- from retainer at right of bulkhead.
- Disconnect connectors -1- and -4-.
- Guide out wiring for oxygen sensors from below.





- Unscrew nut -2-, accessible from above, connecting right front exhaust pipe with exhaust manifold.

Note: Shown in illustration with engine removed.





- Set up support bar 10-222 A with legs 10-222 All on bolted flanges of fender panels.
- Take up some engine weight by tightening spindle of support bar, but do not lift.
- Remove both front wheels.





- On vehicles equipped with an auxiliary heater, remove screws (arrows) securing exhaust pipe of auxiliary/additional heater to sound insulation.





- Loosen bolts and release quick-fasteners -1 ... 3- and take off front and rear sound insulation panels.





- Unbolt bracket for sound insulation (arrows).





- Remove front crossmember on underside of vehicle -1 ... 4-.

Note: The flexible pipe connection (de-coupling element) on the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10 otherwise it can be damaged.





- Loosen clamps (arrows) on both exhaust pipes to disconnect exhaust system.





- Remove universal support plate VAG 1359/2 from engine and transmission jack VAG 1383 A and place a square block of wood -1onto piston arm.
- Support tunnel crossmember using engine/transmission jack VAG 1383 A.

WARNING!: Injury risk! the front lock carrier must be installed on the vehicle.





- First unscrew bolts -1- and -2-, then bolts -3- and -4-.
- Slowly lower tunnel crossmember using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.





- Unscrew nuts (arrows) and disconnect tunnel cross member.





- Loosen bolt -1- on sound insulation cover above left and right drive shafts.
- Disengage retainer -2- and remove sound insulation cover.





- Remove heat shields -1- for drive shafts (left and right).
- Unbolt left and right-hand drive shafts from transmission flange.





- Unbolt front exhaust pipe bracket on left side (arrow).
- Move oxygen sensor wiring clear.





- Unscrew nuts -1- and -3- (accessible from below) connecting front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold on left side.

Note: Shown in illustration with engine removed.

- Remove front exhaust pipe complete with primary and main catalytic converter.





- Unbolt front exhaust pipe bracket on right side (arrow).
- Move oxygen sensor wiring clear.





- Unscrew nuts -1- and -3- (accessible from below) connecting front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold on right side.
- Remove front exhaust pipe complete with primary and main catalytic converter.

Note: Shown in illustration with engine removed.





- Disconnect Engine speed (RPM) sensor -G28- on left side of transmission (arrow) and move clear to side.





- Unbolt bracket for ATF lines (arrow).

Note: Observe rules for cleanliness when working, on the automatic transmission.





- Remove bolt (arrow) and disconnect ATF lines from transmission.
- Move ATF lines clear to one side and secure in place.





- Release connector -A- in direction of arrow and disconnect from transmission.
- Move wiring harness clear.





- Unscrew bolts -2- and remove mounting base -3- for selector lever cable.





- Use removal lever 80-200 to pry selector lever cable -A- from selector shaft lever (arrow).





- Remove transmission support from transmission (arrows).





- Remove bolts -2- to -7- on engine/transmission flange.
- Only loosen bolt item -8-. Bolt remains in bore tightened slightly (hand tight).

Note: The starter does not have to be removed.

- Install transmission support 3282 on engine and transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.





- Set adjustment plate 3282/30 down on transmission support 3282. (Adjustment plate fits in one position only).
- Align arms of transmission support according to holes in adjustment plate.
- Attach support elements as illustrated on adjustment plate.





- Run transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with transmission support 3282 in under transmission and take up weight of transmission.

Note: The arrow symbol on the adjusting plate points in the direction of travel.

- Align adjustment plate parallel to transmission and secure support to transmission with bolt M10 x 20 (arrow).
- Use engine and transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A to lift transmission up slightly.

Cabriolet

Note: On Audi Cabriolet vehicles the following additional steps are required in order to remove the four bottom engine transmission bolts





- Unbolt torque reaction support (arrows).





- Loosen nuts -1- on left and right sides, and swivel stabilizer bar -2- downward.
- Unscrew nuts -3- on left and right engine mounts until bottom of nuts is flush with studs (arrow).
- Using support bar 10-222 A, lift engine until two nuts -3- (on left and right sides) come into contact with bottom of mount.





All models
- Remove bolts-l-, -9-, -10- and -11- on engine/transmission flange.

Cabriolet
- Lower engine to original position.

All models
- Lower transmission again slowly.
- Move drive shafts toward rear.
- Remove last bolt securing transmission to engine.
- Press transmission off dowel sleeves and lower it carefully.