8-speed automatic gearbox 0C8 — Removing and installing automatic gearbox control unit J217 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

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• (Item 2) can be disregarded.
• Tighten nut (lower arrow).

📋 Procedure

1. Examine control unit identification and coding for automatic gearbox control unit J217.
2. Move seat to forward position via longitudinal adjustment.
3. Remove rear bolts (2) and (3).
4. Move seat to rearmost position via longitudinal adjustment.
5. Then remove front bolts (4) and (1).

6. Tilt seat back.
7. Pull carpet under seat away to front. [Note: (Item 2) can be disregarded.]
8. Disconnect electrical connectors from automatic gearbox control unit J217(1).
9. Remove bolt (upper arrow) and pull housing with control unit out of retainer. [Note: Tighten nut (lower arrow).]
10. Pull locking lugs outwards (arrows 1) and pull control unit out of housing (arrow 2).
11. Check previous coding and code new control unit.
12. Install seat 72Removing and installing seat.
13. Follow procedure after connecting battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.

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