Removing control mechanism for transmission: Notes

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WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

CAUTION: Pointed or sharp objects

Risk of cracks, pricks or cuts

→ Wear personal protective gear.

NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to loads or to the control unit

→ Disconnect the battery before removing the component or control unit.

Information

Discharge the transmission electrostatically before removing control mechanism for transmission.
The sealing face of the control mechanism for transmission must not be damaged.
Only loosen the fastening screws with brightly colored screw heads, otherwise damage can occur.
Control mechanism for transmission is partly secured in the transmission.
If the control mechanism for transmission has to be prised off, get another person to secure the control mechanism for transmission to prevent it from falling out.
To prise off the control mechanism, two fastening screws can be screwed in slightly to prevent the control unit from falling down.
Only set the control mechanism for transmission down with the screw head side facing downwards.

Information

Do not touch plug contacts in the connector for the transmission with your hands.
When prising out the tappets, do not use the sensors for support.

Carefully pull ATF suction filter to the rear in -direction of arrow- and remove it from the control mechanism for transmission.

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Turn electric plug connection in -direction of arrow- and disconnect plug connection.

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Unscrew fastening screw -1- , turn connector housing in -direction of arrow- and pull it off.

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Release fuse -1- in -direction of arrow- , press in release -2- and disconnect electric plug connection.

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Unscrew fastening screws -1... 6- .

Fig 1: Transmission Control Mechanism Screws Loosening Sequence
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Remove control mechanism for transmission -3- .

6.1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- .
6.2. Carefully detach ATF filter housing in -direction of arrow - and remove it from the control mechanism for transmission.

6.3. Carefully remove control mechanism for transmission -3- in -direction of arrow- .

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Remove ATF oil pipes.

7.1. Disconnect ATF oil pipes -1 and 2- .
7.2. Disconnect ATF oil pipes -3... 5- .
7.3. Replace O-rings, coat with ATF and re-insert ATF oil pipes.

7.4. Check that the ATF oil pipes are fitted correctly.

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