Engine And Transmission, Separating: Procedure

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Engine/transmission assembly removed and mounted on the :VAS6131B .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Mechatronic switch valve -2- and remove the wiring harness from the front bracket on the transmission.

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-- Remove the Drive Motor High-Voltage Wiring Harness -PX2- together with the connection box -1- from the transmission. Refer to HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES .

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-- While doing so, also remove the wiring bracket -1- for the Drive Motor High-Voltage Wiring Harness -PX2- from the transmission -arrows-. Refer to HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES .

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-- Release and disconnect the connector -A- from the Brake System Vacuum Pump - V192- -B-.

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-- Remove the bracket with the Brake System Vacuum Pump -V192- -B- from the transmission and tie up on the side of the engine.

-- Release and disconnect the connector -D- from the Drive Motor Rotor Position Sensor 1 -G713- -C-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the Drive Motor Rotor Position Sensor 1 -G713-.

NOTE:

Danger of contamination.

Thoroughly clean the connection points and the surrounding area before loosening.

The Mechatronic hydraulic system is now open. Dirt can cause the system to malfunction.

-- Remove the nut -1- for the hydraulic pipe -3- from the engine.

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-- Remove the clamps -2- from the valve block/Mechatronic.

-- Pull the hydraulic line -3- at the same time out of the engine and valve block.

Immediately seal off the hydraulic line connections -1 and 2- with the new plugs -3 and 4-. The hydraulic fluid should remain in the line if possible, otherwise it should not become dirty.

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Also seal off the connections on the engine -A- and valve block/Mechatronic -C- with new plugs -B and D-.

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Always use new plugs. Refer to the Parts information. The sealing plugs cannot be used again.

-- Remove the transmission/engine bolts -1 through 7-.

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NOTE:

The bolts -3 and 4- can be loosened using the :T10099/1 .

Bolts -8 and 9- remain installed.

-- Insert the :T10515 into the engine as shown.

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NOTE:

To improve clarity, the transmission is not shown in the illustration.

-- Remove the engine/transmission connecting bolts -arrows- from the engine side, for example, using the :T10061 . Pay attention to the coolant line -A- at the same time.

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-- Push the transmission off the alignment sleeves on the engine.

-- Loosen the rolling platform locking mechanism from the :VAS6131B on the left and right sides.

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-- Carefully remove the transmission in the direction of -arrow- from the engine, while being careful not to damage the connections on the Electric Drive Motor -V141- and the Drive Motor Temperature Sensor -G712-.

-- Remove the transmission from the engine the maximum distance -a- and secure the rolling platform to prevent it from moving.