Removing Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

Danger Of Chemical Burns 

→ Do not place any solid objects under the raised vehicle.

→ Ensure that the lifting platform is prevented from lowering.

→ Remove solid objects before lowering the vehicle.

→ Raise the vehicle only at the jacking points provided.

→ The outer jacking points should be used primarily.

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

→ Use the entire surface of the ATF pan as the contact surface.

Information 

Check that the guide sleeves between the transmission flange and engine flange remain in the engine flange.

1. Release electric plug connection -1-  on the crankshaft hall sender -2-  and pull it off.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection On Crankshaft Sensor

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2. Turn the housing of the electric plug connections -1-  (-A-  ) and pull it off -B-  .
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connections

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3. Release and unplug electric plug connection -1, 3-  .
4. Unclip fixing clip -2-  on electric wire harness at the transmission.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connections
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5. Pull off locks -2-  (-arrows-  ) and disconnect coolant hoses -1-  .
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses

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6. Unscrew fastening screws -1-  and remove transverse strut -2-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Transverse Strut

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7. Position unit elevating platform -2-  with a suitable foam support -1-  under the engine.
   Fig 6: Supporting Engine With Unit Elevating Platform

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8. Carefully lower the transmission and engine.
9. Pull the vacuum hose -1-  off the vacuum line -2-  .
10. Unscrew fastening screw -3-  , remove bracket with change-over valves and set it aside.
    Fig 7: Loosening Change-Over Valve Bolt

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    NOTE: Mechanical overload of components

    • Component will be damaged irreparably

    → Observe guidelines for assembly and disassembly

11. Remove Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
    1. 11.1. Loosen and unscrew screws in the following sequence: -1-  and -2-  , then -3-  and -5-  and finally -4-  .
    2. 11.2. Lower the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
    3. 11.3. Remove Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) by pulling it backwards and drain it.
    Fig 8: Identifying PDK Transmission Bolt Loosening Sequence

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