MECHATRONIC, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- If necessary change the transmission fluid filter. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

Replace the transmission fluid pump cover.

Replace the O-rings -arrows- on the connector for the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743-.

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Touch a grounded object before touching the Mechatronic. Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Carefully insert the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- into the transmission housing:

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The Mechatronic must be placed on the alignment pins -arrow-.
The >>sensor arm<< must rest in the guide on the transmission housing as shown in the magnified area.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 to 10- to the tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Tightening Specification and Sequence for DSG Transmission MechatronicJ743 .

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-- Install the transmission fluid pan. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the new cover for the transmission fluid pump -A- and tighten using new bolts -arrows-. Refer to Tightening Specification and Sequence of the Transmission Fluid Pump Cover A. .

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-- Install the lower left front wheel housing liner. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

Connect the connector -A- from the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- as follows.

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-- The arrow -D- on the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- -B- must line up with the connector -A- as well as with the tab -C-.

-- Connect the connector -A- carefully all the way and then turn the lock >>clockwise<< in the direction of -arrow-.

-- Fill with transmission fluid. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID, DRAINING AND FILLING .

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the engine through overheating.

If the coolant was drained, only Fill with transmission fluid and do not start the engine yet.
Only start the engine when the coolant is filled for the engine cooling.

-- Perform a basic setting. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.