Removing Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

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Loosen cable duct -1- for battery positive cable (B+ line) on the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
1. 1.1. Unscrew external Torx screws (M6 x 16) -2- . Lay cable duct aside.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Cable Duct For B+ Line
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Disconnect cable plug -2- for pulse sender -1- .

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Plug For Pulse Sender
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Unclip control valve -2- and disconnect vacuum line -3- .

Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve And Vacuum Line
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Clamp coolant hoses.
1. 4.1. Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamping pliers Nr.192 -1- .
  
  Fig 4: Removing Coolant Hoses
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Pull off coolant hoses.
1. 5.1. Open spring band clamps -2- and pull off coolant hoses -1- .
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Coolant Hoses For Engine
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Secure PDK transmission -2- using restraining straps -1- .
1. 6.1. Get workshop crane ready.
2. 6.2. Fit restraining straps as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Restraining Strap
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  NOTE:
  Mechanical overload of components
  - Component will be damaged irreparably
  → Observe guidelines for assembly and disassembly
  
  Information
  - The splines of the transmission shaft must be removed completely from the flywheel before tipping off the transmission.
  - If this is not done, the diaphragm spring on the flywheel will be damaged and the flywheel must be replaced.
  Information
  
  Replace flange screws if necessary.
Remove Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
1. 7.1. First unscrew screws -1 and 2- , then screws -3 to 6- .
2. 7.2. Pull PDK transmission away from the engine until the transmission shaft is separated completely from the flywheel splines.
3. 7.3. Raise the transmission using the workshop crane and set it down on a wooden pallet.
4. 7.4. Replace screws if necessary (thread damage, corrosion)!
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Flange Screws On Transmission
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