Removing and installing wiring harness with 14-pin connector — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

• Renewed: o-ring

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Follow steps required when disconnecting battery Electrical system27. — Press release tab (arrow) and remove cover (1) over battery.
2. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth wire (arrow) at battery.
3. Remove oil pan .
4. Remove ATF strainer .
5. Remove valve body

6. Detach 14-pin connector (A) from gearbox connector.
7. Remove bolt securing 14-pin connector to outside of gearbox housing.
8. Pull connector out of gearbox housing and carefully guide wiring harness (D) out behind.
9. Renew O-ring on connector.
10. Lubricate O-ring lightly with ATF.
11. Press connector with O-ring fitted into gearbox as far as it will go.

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