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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal position by hand

Note: only use this manual method if the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 diagnostic tester cannot set the mechatronic unit -J743- to removal position — this page gives the by-hand technique for that situation.

  Note
Only if you cannot set the mechatronic unit to removal position with the vehicle diagnostic tester, you must set the unit by hand to removal position.

Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal position by hand

Sometimes, the mechatronic unit cannot be removed. In this case, the gear actuator for 6th gear/ reverse gear is »caught« at the »top left« of the gearbox housing -arrow-.
The »sticking« gear actuator must now be pressed by hand into a »removal position«. The cover on the selector shaft must be removed for this.
–  Reinsert mechatronic unit completely into gearbox and secure it with a bolt.
–  Move selector lever to “P” position.

 
     
     
–  Remove cover for parking lock -1- → Chapter.
 
  Caution
Risk of causing permanent damage by mechatronic unit falling out.
After the next work step, the mechatronic unit is free and could fall out. If it has not already been done, secure mechatronic unit on gearbox with 1 bolt to prevent it from falling down.
 

Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal position by hand

–  Working through opening, push selector fork for 6th gear/ reverse gear towards side -arrow-.
 

Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal position by hand

This presses back the »sticking« gear actuator -arrow- and the mechatronic unit can be removed.
–  Remove mechatronic unit.
 

Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal position by hand

–  After work on mechatronic unit has been completed and mechatronic unit has been installed, fill up with gear oil via parking lock → Chapter.
–  Install cover for parking lock -1- → Chapter.
 

Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal position by hand

    Questions & answers

    Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal position by hand — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I move the Golf Mk7 mechatronic unit to removal position manually?
    Only if the diagnostic tester cannot do it. A manual procedure moves the internal selector forks to a position that allows the unit to be withdrawn.
    Removing and installing mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743
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