Removing Tiptronic Control Unit

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Fig 1: Locating Installation Position Of Tiptronic Control Unit

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Information

The control unit is located under the right front seat.

The ignition key must be removed before pulling the connector off the control unit.
Move right front seat all the way back and up.
If the Tiptronic control unit is replaced, observe the points under coding the control unit. → Coding Tiptronic Control Unit
Unclip right front seat trim and remove drawer.
Unscrew the fastening screw for the holder.

Fig 2: Removing Fastening Screw Form Holder
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Move the seat all the way forward.
Release the two connectors -A- and pull them off -B- .

Fig 3: Removing Connectors
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Remove the holder with the two control units -C- .
Release the locking lugs on both sides -A- and pull out the control unit -B- .

Fig 4: Removing Control Unit
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