Wiring Harness In Transmission, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Audi Q5, 2011 Audi Q5, 2010 Audi Q5, and 2009 Audi Q5. 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.
- Always discharge static by touching a grounded object, for example, vehicle ground, before touching or removing the Mechatronic unit.
- Never touch contacts in 16-pin connector, as the static charge could destroy the control module and thus the Mechatronic unit.
-- Remove the Mechatronic, refer to MECHATRONIC, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- To discharge static electricity, touch the transmission housing (without wearing gloves).
-- Turn the twist lock counter-clockwise in direction of -arrow- and disconnect the connector from the transmission.
-- Remove the wiring harness clip -A-.
NOTE:
Ignore -arrows-.
-- Press the wiring harness connector -B- into the transmission and remove the wiring harness.