Removal & Installation - A/t Audi A6 C4

1. Obtain radio code for reassembly reference. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor from transaxle. Remove air intake duct and noise insulation shield.
2. On models with split ATF filler tube, remove upper tube and plug lower tube. On all models, remove upper engine-to-transaxle bolts. Using Engine Supports (10-222/A and 10-222/1), support engine from above.
3. Raise vehicle and remove drive shaft heat shields. Remove lower engine cover and brackets. Remove body crossmember and/or exhaust pipe below catalysts. Remove exhaust. Disconnect axle shafts from transaxle. Wire axle shafts aside. Remove starter. On V6 models, alternator may need to be removed or subframe loosened to remove starter. Remove torque converter-to-drive plate nuts. (Scheme 1)
4. Remove shield from multi-function switch. Unhook transaxle cable holders. (Scheme 2) Disconnect electrical connectors. Remove selector lever cable holder and selector lever cable at transaxle lever. Detach lower accelerator cable from transaxle. Disconnect hoses from transaxle cooler lines. (Scheme 3)
5. Support transaxle using jack, and raise transaxle slightly. Remove lower transaxle mounting bolts and rear subframe bolts. Separate transaxle from engine. Secure torque converter to transaxle to prevent converter from falling out of transaxle. Lower transaxle from vehicle.
6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure torque converter is fully seated on transaxle. Use NEW bolts and lock washers to secure torque converter. Clean driveshaft flanges of thread locking compound. Adjust accelerator and shift cables. Ensure radio is coded correctly (if necessary).

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS