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Direct Transmission MECHATRONIC -J743-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transmission.

  • Do not run engine or tow vehicle with transmission fluid pan removed or without transmission fluid.
NOTE:

Follow the rules for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

General repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Remove the ATF pan. Refer to OIL PAN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

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-- Remove bolts -arrows - and remove transmission fluid pump cover -A-.

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CAUTION:

Danger of destroying the Mechatronic unit.

  • If the transmission fluid pump cover is not removed, the long sensor arm will be damaged when removing the Mechatronic.

-- Loosen and remove the bolts in the following sequence: -1 to 10-.

Fig 1: Mechatronic Loosening Sequence
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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- with electrostatic electricity.

  • Do not touch contacts in the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- connector with hands.

-- To discharge electrostatic, touch vehicle ground with hand (without glove).

-- Carefully pull the Mechatronic out of the transmission housing until the long sensor arm is no longer located within the transmission housing.

-- Carefully pivot out the Mechatronic rearward.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging Mechatronic.

  • Ensure tabs on sensor arm do not break off.

-- Store Mechatronic properly.

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging Mechatronic.

  • Do not lift Mechatronic by "sensor arm" or lay it on arm.
NOTE:

If sensor arm is damaged, Mechatronic must be replaced.

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