28 10 020 Removing and installing or replacing combination sensor (GS7 D36 SG)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the twin-clutch gearbox.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX .
Remove CLUTCH .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 11 Nm.

Release combination sensor (2) from housing.

Disconnect connector (3).

Installation note:

Replace screw.

IMPORTANT: Do not where possible release cable (4) from bracket (5).

Installation note:

If bracket (5) does have to be released, replace aluminum screw (6).

Tightening torque: 5 Nm.

Fig 1: Identifying Combination Sensor, Release Cable, Bracket And Aluminum Screws

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IMPORTANT: To disconnect the combination sensor connector:
Press lock together in area (1) and simultaneously detach connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Combination Sensor Connector Area

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