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– Unscrew bolts -1- and -2- on bracket for exhaust system (left-
side) and remove bracket.
– Apply lifting column of engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383
A- to gearbox from below (place a block of wood -1- between
lifting column and gearbox).
– Use engine and gearbox jack to lift gearbox up slightly.
– Unplug electrical connector -1- at gearbox mounting (left-
side).
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove gearbox mounting (left-
side).
– Unscrew gearbox support (left-side) -arrows-.
– Lower gearbox slightly.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:
– Install bracket for front exhaust pipes ⇒ Rep. Gr. 26. .
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