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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2010A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 16 (2.0L - ENGINE ASSEMBLY - ENGINE CODE(S): CBEA)10 ENGINE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONENGINE AND S-TRONIC TRANSMISSION, SEPARATING
2010 Audi A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, Standard

Engine And S-TRONIC Transmission, Separating

2010 Audi A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, StandardSECTION Engine And S-TRONIC Transmission, Separating
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Special Hook 10 - 222 A /20
  • Bracket 2024 A /1, part of the Engine Sling 2024 A
  • Shop Crane VAS 6100

Procedure 

  • Engine/transmission assembly removed and mounted on engine/transmission support T10012.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -arrows- and remove the coolant hoses from the transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses And Clamps
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-- Attach the 2024 A hooks to the transmission lifting eyes and secure it with the securing pin -arrow-.

Fig 2: Installing 2024 A To Transmission
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-- Attach the VAS 6100 with the 10 - 222 A /20 to the lifting tackle.

-- Free up the wiring harness -arrows- and the connector -1- on the bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harnesses And Connector On Hot Side Charge Air Pipe
GWWA10-11009Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2- and then remove the starter from the transmission.

Fig 4: Identifying Starter Bolts
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-- Remove the bolts -1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10- that connect the transmission to the engine.

Fig 5: Identifying Direct Shift Automatic Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts
GWWA34-10045Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
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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.