Removing Tiptronic Control Module (Also Referred To Generally As Control Unit Below)

→ 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.

→ 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.

→ 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.

→ 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.

→ 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.

Information 

• The control unit is located in the passenger compartment on the right at the B-pillar in front of the rear seat well. 
  Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit Installation Position

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• The ignition key must be removed before starting the assembly work. 
• If the Tiptronic control module is replaced, observe the points under programming/coding the control unit. 

  → 373019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT  - chapter on "programming"

  → 373019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT  - chapter on "coding"

1. Unscrew lower fastening screw for the seat belt.
2. Disengage floor covering at the support and lay it in the vehicle interior.
3. Unlock locating peg -1-  of the support using the commercially available disassembly tool Disassembly Tool, Universal Nr. 21  .
   Fig 2: Unlocking Locating Peg Using Removal Tool

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4. Unscrew fastening screws -2-  and nuts -3-  and carefully pull the support up and out of the retaining points.
   Fig 3: Unscrewing Fastening Screws

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5. Unlock and disconnect the electrical plug connection.
   Fig 4: Releasing Electrical Plug Connection

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6. Disengage retaining bar -4-  .
   Fig 5: Disengaging Retaining Clip

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7. Pull control unit out of the support and pull it down and out at an angle.
8. Press locking tabs -A-  and disconnect plug connections from the control unit.
   Fig 6: Releasing Electrical Connector

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