Removing the mechatronics

Preliminary work 

• Deactivate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
• Remove the transmission side UNDERBODY PLANKING
• Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Remove the transmission OIL PAN  (GA8HP50Z, GA8HP51Z, GA8HP75Z, GA8HP76Z).

• Pull the selector shaft tappet (1) downward with the special tool 2 355 850  (3) in the direction of the arrow.
• Install the special tool 2 355 850  (2) between the selector shaft tappet (1) and transmission housing in arrow direction.

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• Turn connector (1) in arrow direction and detach.

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• Insert special tool 0 494 213 (24 2 390)  in sealing sleeve (1).

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• Release the screw (1) and unlock the sealing sleeve with the slide (2) in arrow direction.

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• Observe the installation position of the sealing sleeve (1).

  The sealing sleeve (1) must be installed in the same position during installation.

• Pull out the sealing sleeve (1) in direction of the arrow.

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• Release the screws from the mechatronics in the marked area (1).
• Install the special tool 0 496 715 (24 1 430)  in the marked area (1).
• Tighten the wing nuts (1).
• Loosen screws (2).

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• Carefully pull the output RPM sensor (3) out of the housing and insert it in the recess on the module.
• Loosen screws (1).
• Remove the wing nuts of special tool 0 496 715 (24 1 430). 

• Remove mechatronics.

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• Remove pressure pipe (1).

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