B6 S4 Cabriolet undercarriage/subframe diagrams? 2005 4.2 with Automatic.

[RussAdams]

Does anyone have or know where to find diagrams for a CONVERTIBLE AUTOMATIC 2005 B6 S4 4.2L subframe/undercarriage mount points?

I’m trying to pull the engine and can’t get quite enough clearance to get the engine/tranny out. I’m CLOSE, but no cigar.

I think I just need one or two inches more space and that by dropping the subframe a bit should be able to get it out.

Everything I can find seems to be for sedans with manual tranny’s.

Thanks for any help!

Russ

Edit: I guess my real question is where/what should I disconnect to get some slack?

[RussAdams]

Sorry about the weird orientations in the photos! They looked great on my PC before uploading them.

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[CrickiKaze]

IIRC the subframe needs the bolts to be removed as well as them being one time use. I really want to say the subframe does need to be fully removed but I'm really don't remember.

Did you get the 2 top bolts removed?

[RussAdams]

IIRC the subframe needs the bolts to be removed as well as them being one time use. I really want to say the subframe does need to be fully removed but I'm really don't remember.

Did you get the 2 top bolts removed?

I loosened them only at this stage. Hoping to not have to replace those bolts! You really think I should?

I think I've found my problem... I was following TotalTechnik's video on removing a B6/B7 video. They were doing a manual tranny. But had side by side shots of a manual vs automatic and made a comment that threw me off: "You only need to undo the ball and joint socket for the automatic".

I just received a printed copy of the audi workshop manual, and It has a great note and image showing that you have to remove two bolts and a bracket! I stupidly just followed along the TotalTechnik video, seeing and ignoring that bracket. Going to try that now and will report back.

Oh - I've still not found a manual that mentions the extra straps on the undercarriage. I'm assuming they are stock. But with a pre-owned vehicle, who knows? I don't have enough experience with Audi S4's.



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[RussAdams]

Hooray! Got the engine and transmission out. Tightened the subframe bolts I'd loosened back up. Jacked the car up another 4 inches so I could get under it, removed that selection lever bracket, and out it came!20230112_135126 engine is out (Medium).jpg

[VinnysS4]

Good job russ!

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[RussAdams]

Thanks Vinny!

Was pretty annoyed with myself for just blindingly following TotalTechnik's instructions instead of looking closer at the transmission to begin with. I had it floating around the engine bay for days but not able to pull it forward. I'd read the pdf version of removing the engine a couple of times, but that bracket just never hit my consciousness. Until I saw it printed. Then it was super obvious.

BTW I found an online place that printed off and shipped the entire engine section, 250-ish pages, for $35. I think it's laser printed too, as it doesn't smear when damp. They bound it with a clear plastic top page and black plastic back page. Black plastic binding 'spiral'. Well worth the money.

https://www.printme1.com/

Russ