Control Module: Service and Repair
Transmission Control Module
Removing
- Perform Guided Fault Finding or Guided Functions before replacing or removing the control module. Refer to vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.
- Read out the control module identification and coding from the previous transmission control module (TCM) (J217).
- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.
- Remove the front passenger seat.
- Open the drawer - 1 - under the front passenger seat.
- Release the clips on the back of the cover - 2 - in the - direction of arrow A -.
- Remove the cover from the front passenger seat bracket in the - direction of arrow B -.
- Remove the bolt - 4 -.
- Disconnect the connectors - 1 and 2 -.
- Remove the mount - 3 - and control modules upward.
- Open the clips - arrows - and pull the TCM - 3 - until it stops. If necessary, release the clips again and remove the control module from the mount.
Installing
Install in reverse order, pay attention to the following:
- Connect the connectors - 1 and 2 - to the control modules.
- Install the front passenger seat.