24 61 500 Removing and installing or replacing transmission control unit

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CLAMP OFF BATTERY .

Installation location: Above pedal mechanism

Release plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 24 61 1AZ .

Remove bracket and control unit.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Nuts

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Release screw (1) and remove control unit (2) from bracket.

Tightening torque 24 61 2AZ .

IMPORTANT: The adaptation values must be reset after the control unit has been replaced.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit And Screw

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