Gear Actuator Module And Hydraulic Pressure Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A6, and 2016 Audi A6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the transmission fluid pan. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the gear set. Refer to GEAR SET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- using the :T40305 .

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FWD Vehicles

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-- Loosen the bolts -arrow- for the hydraulic pressure reservoir but do not remove.

NOTE:

If The Hydraulic Pressure Reservoir Lifts When Loosening The Bolts The ATF System Is Still Under Pressure.

In This Case The Bolts From The Mechatronic Must Be Minimally Loosened To Reduce The Pressure In The ATF System Via The Sealing Surfaces.

Also, refer to ATF PUMP, DEACTIVATING AND DRAINING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP RESERVOIR .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the hydraulic pressure reservoir.

AWD

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-- Loosen the bolts -arrow- for the hydraulic pressure reservoir and bearing bracket but do not remove.

NOTE:

If The Hydraulic Pressure Reservoir Lifts When Loosening The Bolts The ATF System Is Still Under Pressure.

In This Case The Bolts From The Mechatronic Must Be Minimally Loosened To Reduce The Pressure In The ATF System Via The Sealing Surfaces.

Also, refer to ATF PUMP, DEACTIVATING AND DRAINING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP RESERVOIR .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, the bearing bracket and the hydraulic pressure reservoir.

All Vehicles

Fig 1: Gear Positioner Module Loosening Sequence

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-- Remove the bolts -1 through 6- and remove the gear positioner module.