Removing PDK Transmission Control Unit

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.

Information

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

Assembly work may only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche.
The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed.
Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts.

Remove PDK transmission control unit.
1. 1.1. Unscrew fastening screw -2- (-C- ).
2. 1.2. Slide PDK transmission control unit in direction of travel -A- and remove it in a downward direction -B- .
  
  Fig 1: Removing PDK Transmission Control Unit
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect electric plug connections.
1. 2.1. Release electric plug connection -1- (-a- ), swivel out the swivel bolt and unplug the connector -1- (-A- ).
2. 2.2. Release electric plug connection -2- (-b- ), swivel out the swivel bolt and unplug the connector -2- (-B- ).
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connections
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
If you are replacing the PDK transmission control unit, remove the faulty PDK transmission control unit from the holder.
1. 3.1. Carefully press the locks on the holder -1- down -A- and slide the PDK transmission control unit -2- forward -B- out of the holder.
  
  Fig 3: Removing PDK Transmission Control Unit From Holder
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.