Removing and installing or replacing the transmission control module (EGS) (6-speed, AISIN GA6F21AW)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Clamp off BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
• Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Removal: 

Release ball socket (1) from ball pivot.

Release the cable (2) from the support angle.

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Unlock connector (1).

Release clamp (2) with wiring harness from transmission and place to one side.

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove lever (2).

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Before removal of the EGS, lever (1) must point towards "N".

The arrows (2) must point to each other.

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove the EGS (2).

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Pins (1) of sealing sleeve (2) must not be taped.

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Installation: 

Before installation of the EGS, lever (1) must point towards "N".

The arrows (2) must point to each other.

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Install the EGS (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 24 61 1AZ .

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Install lever (2).

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 24 61 2AZ .

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Press in cable (2) into the support angle.

Ensure cable audibly engages.

Press on ball socket (1) onto ball pivot.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Connect BATTERY GROUND LEAD .

Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING .