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2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans

Special Connector Systems

2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Special Connector Systems

NOTE:

If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks) must be released or removed using specified tool before releasing the contacts. Refer to SECONDARY LOCK .

Faston Contacts

Fig 1: Identifying Use Of Release Tool To Remove Fasten Connector Terminal

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-- Guide the release tool which fits the terminal housing into release channel on terminal housing.

-- Grasp contact at wire and push it gently into terminal housing.

NOTE:

By pushing the contact in the direction of the terminal housing, the contact retaining tabs are lifted off the housing shoulder and can be released using the release tool.

-- At the same time, push release tool in direction of terminal housing and pull the released contact out of terminal housing -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Fasten Connector Terminal

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-- After removing the contact, release tool can be pulled out of terminal housing again.

GT 150/280 Contacts

Fig 3: Identifying Removal Of GT 150/280 Connector Terminal (1 Of 2)

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-- Guide the release tool which fits the terminal housing under retaining tab into terminal housing.

-- Push tool into terminal housing until it stops -arrow-.

Contact is ejected from the terminal housing.

Fig 4: Identifying Removal Of GT 150/280 Connector Terminal (2 Of 2)

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-- After ejecting the contact, release tool can be pulled out of terminal housing again.

Contacts Without Retaining Tabs

Fig 5: Identifying Removal Of Connector Terminal Without Releasing Tabs (1 Of 2)

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-- Insert release tool under retaining tab of terminal housing.

-- Push release tool through until it stops by gently lifting -arrow-.

Contact is ejected from the terminal housing.

Fig 6: Identifying Removal Of Connector Terminal Without Releasing Tabs (2 Of 2)

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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.