Installing Tiptronic Control Unit (Also Referred To Generally As Control Unit Below)

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NOTE: Voltage drop

Risk of irreparable damage to control unit
Risk of damage to control unit
Fault entries in the control unit
Coding in the control unit is aborted
Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming

→ Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

→ Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least → Nominal value: 40 A to the vehicle battery.

NOTE: Voltage drop

Risk of irreparable damage to control unit
Risk of damage to control unit
Fault entries in the control unit
Coding in the control unit is aborted
Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming

→ Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

→ Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least → Nominal value: 40 A to the vehicle battery.

NOTE: Voltage drop

Risk of irreparable damage to control unit
Risk of damage to control unit
Fault entries in the control unit
Coding in the control unit is aborted
Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming

→ Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

→ Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least → Nominal value: 40 A to the vehicle battery.

NOTE: Voltage drop

Risk of irreparable damage to control unit
Risk of damage to control unit
Fault entries in the control unit
Coding in the control unit is aborted
Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming

→ Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

→ Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least → Nominal value: 40 A to the vehicle battery.

NOTE: Voltage drop

Risk of irreparable damage to control unit
Risk of damage to control unit
Fault entries in the control unit
Coding in the control unit is aborted
Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming

→ Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

→ Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

→ Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least → Nominal value: 40 A to the vehicle battery.

Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
Connect the electric plug connection.

Fig 1: Connecting Electrical Plug Connection
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Insert control unit into the support and engage retaining clip.

Fig 2: Inserting Control Unit Into Support
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Connect and lock the electric plug connection.

Fig 3: Connecting Electric Plug Connection
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Position the support and engage in lower side member.

Fig 4: Positioning Support And Engaging In Lower Side Member
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Push in the locating peg -1- of the support and check it is seated correctly.

Fig 5: Pushing In Locating Peg
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Tighten the fastening nut -3- and fastening screws -2- . → Tightening torque: 7.2 Nm
Lay the floor covering over the support and engage.