Mechatronics Unit, Removing and Installing

Mechatronics unit, removing and installing - 09L, 6 Speed AWD A/T

Note:
^ Always replace mechatronics unit if contaminated or faulty.
^ General repair instructions.
^ Read the rules for cleanliness when working on the automatic transmission.

Removing

CAUTION!
Follow steps required when disconnecting battery.

- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove oil pan.
- Remove ATF strainer.





- Disconnect 16-pin electrical connector - 2 - at transmission by folding out release tab and turning fastener cap counter-clockwise.

Note:
^ - Item 1 - can be disregarded.

- Touch vehicle Ground (GND) with your hand (without gloves) to discharge any static electricity.

CAUTION!
^ Before touching or removing the mechatronics unit, always discharge any static electricity by touching vehicle Ground (GND) or other Ground (GND) object with your hand.
^ Never touch contacts in 16-pin connector by hand, as static discharge would damage the control module and mechatronics unit.





- Unfasten retaining clip - arrow - for wiring harness connector on outside of transmission housing.





- Remove securing bolts for mechatronics unit in sequence - 11 to 1 -.

Note:
^ Only remove securing bolts marked - 1 to 11 -.
^ If other bolts are loosened, this may affect the operation of the mechatronics unit or the mechatronics unit could come apart.

- Remove mechatronics unit together with wiring harness from transmission, at the same time guide out connector for wiring harness.





Installing

- Make sure that seal - B - is properly inserted and secured.
- Replace O-rings on connector for wiring harness and lightly lubricate with ATF.





- Clip wiring harness - A - onto mechatronics unit - B - by first attaching tab - arrow - on reverse side of wiring harness to mechatronics unit.

Note:
^ If the tab on the reverse side of the wiring harness breaks off, the wiring harness must be replaced.

- Install wiring harness connector in transmission housing.

^ Installation position: flat part of rear shoulder faces downward, the lugs at shoulder are horizontal





- While installing mechatronics unit without force, insert transmission selector lever stud - arrow - into groove on selector slide - A (move selector slide backward and forward if necessary).





- Tighten securing bolts - 1 - and - 2 - for mechatronics unit to 2 Nm.
- Then tighten securing bolts in specified sequence - 1 to 11 - to 8 Nm.





- Push retainer clip - arrow - onto wiring harness connector.
- Install ATF strainer.
- Install oil pan.
- Follow steps required after connecting battery.
- Fill with ATF.