Removing Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

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Remove B+ cable duct on the Porsche Doppelkupplung.
Unscrew screws -2- for B+ cable duct -1- and move B+ cable duct -1- into position.

Fig 1: Identifying B+ Cable Routing On Transmission
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Remove cooling water tubes on the Porsche Doppelkupplung.

Fig 2: Identifying Cooling Water Tubes
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1. 2.1. Unscrew screws -2- for cooling water tubes -1- .
2. 2.2. Open bracket -3- for coolant pipes.
3. 2.3. Press clamps -4- on the cooling water hoses together and pull cooling water hoses off the cooling water tubes -2- . Remove cooling water tubes -2- .
Remove speed sender on the Porsche Doppelkupplung.
Unscrew screw -1- , remove speed sender -2- and place it safely aside.

Fig 3: Identifying Speed Sender
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Disconnect cooling water hoses.
Close off coolant lines -2- by releasing and pulling off the safety clips -1- on the Henn couplings.

Fig 4: Identifying Cooling Water Hoses
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NOTE:
Mechanical overload of components
- Component will be damaged irreparably
→ Observe guidelines for assembly and disassembly
Remove Porsche Doppelkupplung.
1. 5.1. Fit restraining strap.
  Fit the restraining strap -1- around the transmission bell housing and front transmission cover. Get another person to help lift the front transmission cover and guide the restraining strap through. Fit the restraining strap in such a way that the load is distributed uniformly.
  
  Fig 5: Fitting Restraining Strap
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2. 5.2. Remove Porsche Doppelkupplung.
  Loosen and unscrew M12 screws first -1, 2- , then -6, 5, 3- and finally -4- .
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Porsche Doppelkupplung Screws
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