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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1999A4 BASE, 1.8 B, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T (01V)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONTRANSAXLEREMOVAL
1999 Audi A4 Base, 1.8 B, Automatic

Removal & Installation: Transaxle: Removal

1999 Audi A4 Base, 1.8 B, AutomaticSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On 6-cylinder models, remove engine cover (arrows). See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover (6-Cylinder)
    G00219417Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
  2. On all models, remove cover above air filter housing. Remove air guide (1) between air filter housing and lock carrier. Disconnect connector for evaporative emission canister purge regulator valve (2), and remove valve from bracket. Disconnect connector (3) at mass airflow sensor. See Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors, & Removing Air Duct & Air Filter Housing
    G00231804Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove intake air duct (4) from intake manifold. Remove upper part of air filter housing (5). See Fig 2 . Unbolt engine coolant expansion tank and lay aside. Remove oxygen sensors from front exhaust pipes (left and right). Remove upper securing nuts from front exhaust pipes (left and right).
  4. On 6-cylinder models, assemble both Engine Support Adapters (10-222A/3) for front and rear spindles on support bar. Set Engine Support Bridge (10-222A) onto fender mounting flanges using Brackets (10-222A/1). See Fig 3 .
    Fig 3: Installing Engine Support Assembly (6-Cylinder Models)
    G00231792Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Hang both spindles on adapters. Secure engine to spindles. To do so, additionally use a shackle (1) at rear side of engine to avoid damage. See Fig 3 .
  6. On 4-cylinder models, disconnect connector (A) from bracket (B). See Fig 4 . Mount Adapter (10-222A/3) for spindle at front of support. Install Engine Support Bridge (10-222A) with Brackets (10-222A/1) and support engine/transaxle in this position. See Fig 5 .
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector From Bracket (4-Cylinder Models)
    G00231805Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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