Removing Tiptronic Wire Harness

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Fig 1: Installation Position Of Tiptronic Wire Harness

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Fig 2: Overview Of Tiptronic Wire Harness

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Connector for main wire harness
Connector for multi-functional switch

Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove the heat shield -Arrow- .

Fig 3: Removing Heat Shield
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Release the connector -Arrow A- and pull it off -Arrow B- .

Fig 4: Pulling Off Connector For Main Wire Harness
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Remove the socket from the bracket -Arrow C- .
Open the clip -Arrow A- and remove the line -Arrow B- .

Fig 5: Disconnecting Multi-Functional Switch
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Release the connector using an angled piece of wire (approx. 2 mm in diameter) -Arrow C- and push it down off the multi-functional switch -Arrow D- .