Mounting Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

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Check the diaphragm spring on the flywheel for mechanical damage before installing it.
A damaged flywheel must not be installed!

Check diaphragm spring -1- on the flywheel for damage.
There must be no dents or mechanical damage!
1. 1.1. The flywheel must be replaced if the diaphragm spring is damaged -arrow- .
  
  Fig 1: Locating Spring On Flywheel
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  NOTE:
  Mechanical overload of components
  - Component will be damaged irreparably
  → Observe guidelines for assembly and disassembly
  
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  Replace flange screws if necessary.
Fit the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) using a workshop crane.
1. 2.1. First, position and fit screws -3 to 6- . Then fit screws -1 and 2- .
2. 2.2. Tighten screws -1, 3, 4, 5, 6- .
  Tightening torque 85 Nm (63 ftlb.)
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Flange Screws On Transmission
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Tighten screw -2- following installation in the vehicle using a Torx socket-wrench insert.
Use Torx socket-wrench insert E18 (VAG 1332/10).
1. Torx socket-wrench insert E18 - VAG 1332/10
2. Torque wrench Nr.90 Pos.4
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Torx Ring-Wrench E18
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Remove restraining straps.
Connect coolant hoses -1- .
1. 5.1. Close spring band clamps -2- and remove hose clamping pliers.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Hoses For Engine
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Clip in control valve -2- and connect vacuum line -3- .

Fig 5: Identifying Control Valve And Vacuum Line
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Connect cable plug for pulse sender.
Fit cable duct -1- for B+ line.
1. 8.1. Route and secure cable duct on the transmission. Fit and tighten three external Torx screws (M6 x 16) -2- .
  Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Cable Duct For B+ Line
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