Removing Transmission Control Unit

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Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

Always wear approved work clothes and shoes when carrying out assembly work.
Do not remove new parts from ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging until shortly before installation.
Do not touch electric pins and plug contacts.

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Installation position of control unit

NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to electrical load or to the control unit

Fill the carpet at the left to the side.
Release electric plug connection -1- (-a- ) and unplug it.

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Unplugging connector for transmission control unit
Unscrew the fastening screw -2- on the control unit.
Pull the transmission control unit -3- out of the guides -4- and remove it.

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Removing transmission control unit