Nextissue removing the 8 bolts holding the clutch housing, four from the back are easy to get at the ones from the front is why the front lower brace needs to be removed. Removing the front drive shafts looks daunting as well as there are so many bolts and what looks like shims to be taken off and properly re-installed torqued. the gearbox
PostingPermissions. Below are links to a "DIY" I started on doing an engine swap/pull/replacement on my B7. I realize it's not in the proper format or even edited properly. I made it primarily as a reference for myself with the intent of creating a DIY later.
Thisleaves 2-3mm below the nut. Then use some wd40 or pb down at the wiper/motor interface. I had success with gently tapping the nut with a hammer (in my good hand) and at the same time gently prying the arm up with a bicycle tire tool to create a tension. Popped right off. 2008 A4 2.0T Quattro 6MT S-Line QGM.
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