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DIY: Replacing Transmission Side Mount

March 18th, 2009 Posted in 2.0T FSI, Jetta/GLI, Rabbit/GTI

Tools:
10mm socket
13mm socket
16mm socket
18mm socket
socket wrenches
jack
jackstands
chunk of 2×4

Step 1: If you have an aftermarket intake you may need to remove it.

Step 2: Use the 10mm socket and disconnect the battery, negative terminal first.

Step 3: Use the 13mm socket and remove the bolt and clip holding the battery in place.

Step 4: Remove the plastic shell around the battery; pull out the battery.

Step 5: You should now be looking at something like the picture below. Remove the 3 10mm bolts (circled in blue), then remove the battery tray.

Step 6: Chock rear wheels. Jack up front end and secure on stands.

Step 7: Using your jack and the 2×4, support the transmission from below.

Step 8: Use the 18mm socket and remove the three bolts circled in blue.

Step 9: Pull the plastic wiring tray up to access the remaining mount bolts. Use the 16mm socket and remove these bolts.

Step 10: The mount is now free and can be removed.

Installation is reverse of removal. Be sure to tighten all 7 bolts before removing the jack supporting the transmission.

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