Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Engine And Automatic Transmission, Separating
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Adapter T40058
Procedure
- Engine/transmission assembly removed and placed on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 A.
-- Twist spindles of support elements at left and right at subframe completely downward.
-- Remove support pins from spindles.
-- Remove subframe to the side.
A second technician is required to remove subframe.
-- Remove both base plates of the subframe support elements on Scissor Lift Table VAS 6131 A.
Support points for front of engine, transmission and tunnel cross member remain unchanged.
-- Equip Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131 A with Support Set for Audi VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/11 and VAS 6131/12 as follows:
| Platform coordinates | Parts of Support Set for Audi VAS 6131/10, VAS 6131/11 and VAS 6131/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5 1) | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-11 |
| F5 1) | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-12 |
| B8 | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-11 |
| G8 | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-10 |
| E9 1) | /10-1 | /10-3 | /10-5 | /11-3 |
| D10 1) | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /12-1 |
| G14 1) | /10-1 | /10-4 | /10-5 | /10-13 |
| D16 1) | /10-1 | /10-3 | /10-5 | /10-6 |
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-- Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 at left on engine as shown in illustration.
-- Position support elements from VAS 6131/10 at right on engine as shown in illustration.
-- Twist spindles of attachments upward far enough until all support pins make contact at support points.
-- Tighten base plates for support elements to 20 Nm on Scissor Lift Platform VAS 6131 A.
-- Disconnect the electrical harness connector -2- for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G131- and free up wire.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.