Wiring Harness In Transmission: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A5, 2009 Audi A5, and 2008 Audi A5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of destroying the transmission control module (Mechatronic) with static discharge.

Before touching or removing the Mechatronics unit, you must first discharge yourself of any static electricity by touching (bare handed) some grounded metal object (for example car, lifting platform).
Never touch contacts in 16-pin connector, as the static charge could destroy the control module and thus the Mechatronic unit.

-- Remove the Mechatronic unit. Refer to MECHATRONIC UNIT .

-- To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing (without wearing gloves).

-- Disconnect the connector on transmission by rotating screw connections counter-clockwise -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Connector

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-- Remove the wiring harness clip -A-.

Fig 2: Identifying 16-Pin Connector For Transmission Connection

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NOTE:

Ignore -arrows-.

-- Press the wiring harness connector -B- into the transmission and remove the wiring harness.