Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal position by hand   Note The mechatronic unit can be set to the removal position by hand; this should only be done if it is not possible to move it to this position with the vehicle diagnostic tester. Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Removal lever -80 - 200- Procedure

In some cases it may not be possible to remove the mechatronic unit. In this case the gear actuator at the top left of the gearbox housing -arrow- is sticking.

The sticking gear actuator must now be pressed by hand into the „removal position“. To do this, the selector shaft cover has to be removed.

–  Re-fit mechatronic unit completely in gearbox and secure with one bolt. –  Shift selector lever into position „P“. –  Remove air cleaner housing → Injection and glow plug system; Rep. gr.23 or → Injection and ignition system; Rep. gr.24.

Caution When disconnecting the battery there is a risk of serious damage to electronic components: Observe the correct procedure for disconnecting the battery. –  Remove battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. –  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach battery tray.

–  Pry selector lever cable -2- off selector shaft lever using removal lever -80 - 200-. –  Pull off securing clip -1- for selector lever cable (selector lever cable remains in installation position).

–  Set selector shaft lever to position „P“. –  To do this, press lever by hand as far as it will go in direction of cable support bracket -arrow-.

–  Remove selector shaft lever. –  Unbolt cover.

Caution Risk of irreparable damage if mechatronic unit is allowed to drop out. After the next step, the mechatronic unit is released and can drop out. If this has not already been done, secure mechatronic unit on gearbox with one bolt to prevent it from dropping out. –  Reach through opening and press selector fork to side -arrow-. This presses back the sticking gear actuator and the mechatronic unit can then be removed.