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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2018A5 QUATTRO PRESTIGE, 2D CONVERTIBLEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 264 (CONTROLS, HOUSING (2 OF 2))34 CONTROLS, HOUSINGMECHATRONICTRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE -J217-, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGINSTALLING

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D Convertible

Transmission Control Module -J217-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Installing

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Installing

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

Before installing the control module, clean the threaded holes of oil and debris.

-- Push the control module evenly on the valve body and tighten the bolts in the sequence -1 to 4- to the tightening specification.

Tip:

A protector is located on the ATF pump.

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Pay attention to the correct assembly.

-- Push in the sensor arm -1- on the ATF pump -2- by hand and tighten the bolts -arrows- hand-tight.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the ATF pump.

- The sensor arm -1- must make contact when attaching the ATF pump -2-.

-- Tighten the bolts to the specification in the following sequence: -1 through 3-.

Fig 1: Sensor Arm Bolts Tightening Sequence

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-- Install the cover -1- for the sensor arm -arrows-.

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-- Install the Hydraulic Pressure Sensor 1 -G545- and Hydraulic Pressure Sensor 2 -G546-.

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Do not interchange the connectors.
Make sure that the connection is correct as shown -1 and 2-. Refer to Hydraulic Pressure Sensor 1 -G545- AND Hydraulic Pressure Sensor 2 -G546-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the mechatronic. Refer to MECHATRONIC, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

If the Transmission Control Module -J217- was replaced, the function "control module replacing" must be performed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
If the valve body is replaced, the "valve body, replacing" function must be performed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester with the vehicle.

Network plan or control module list
02 - Transmission Electronics, Guided Functions
02 - Control Modules/Mechatronic, Replacing
or
02 - Valve Body, Replacing

-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions in the display of the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.