All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492-: Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• 4 mm Allen Wrench
• Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm VAG1783
• Shop Crane - Drip Tray VAS6208

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- from the upper control module.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector To Upper Control Module

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-- Place a drip tray under the final drive.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: All-Wheel Drive Control Module J492

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-- Carefully remove the All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492- -A-.

-- Remove the cover (-item 3- in the All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492- ) from the Haldex clutch housing if necessary. Continue holding the valve -arrow-.

Fig 3: Haldex Clutch Control Valve

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-- Cover the Haldex clutch control valve -arrow- with a cloth; grab the valve body with pliers and remove it.

Fig 4: Haldex Clutch Control Valve

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