28 60 020 Replacing wiring harness (GS7D36SG)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check oil level . .
Use only the approved DCTF-1 Pentosin (P/N 83 22 2 147 477) 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 ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary work

Remove twin-clutch gearbox
Remove mechatronics
Remove clutch

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque, see 28 10 6AZ in 28 10 HOUSING WITH ADD-ON PARTS .

Release aluminum screw (6).

Tightening torque, see 28 10 11AZ in 28 10 HOUSING WITH ADD-ON PARTS .

Installation note:

Replace aluminum screw.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw, Aluminum Screw, Combination Sensor, Connector, Wiring Harness And Earth Terminal

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Release combination sensor (2) from housing.

Disconnect connector (3).

Removing wiring harness (4) with earth terminal (5) from housing.

IMPORTANT: Guide earth terminal (5) carefully through transmission connector bore.

Risk of damage to sealing surface.

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

Fig 3: Pressing Combination Sensor Lock

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