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Procedures

Removing and installing Tiptronic control unit





Tools

Preliminary work for Tiptronic control module (also referred to generally as control unit below)
Remove right front seat.
Remove rear side trim panel on the right.
Remove right scuff plate.

General warning notes for control units

WARNING: Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.
^ Destruction of the control module.
- During programming, it is essential to guarantee the power supply for the Porsche System tester. It is essential to connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least 40 A to the vehicle battery.
- Prior to disconnecting the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

Removing Tiptronic control module (also referred to generally as central unit below)

WARNING: Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.
^ Destruction of the control module.
- During programming, it is essential to guarantee the power supply for the Porsche System tester. It is essential to connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least 40 A to the vehicle battery.
- Prior to disconnecting the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.





Note:
^ The control unit is located in the passenger compartment on the right at the B-pillar in front of the rear seat well.
^ The ignition key must be removed before starting the assembly work.
^ If the Tiptronic control module is replaced, observe the points under programming/coding the control unit.

1. Unscrew lower fastening screw for the seat belt.
2. Disengage floor covering at the support and lay it in the vehicle interior.





3. Unlock locating peg -1- of the support using the commercially available removal tool Disassembly tool, universal NR.21.





4. Unscrew fastening screws -2- and nuts -3- and carefully pull the support up and out of the retaining points.





5. Unlock and disconnect the electrical plug connection.





6. Disengage retaining clip -4-.
7. Pull control unit out of the support and pull it down and out at an angle.





8. Press locking tabs -A- and disconnect plug connections from the control unit.

Installing Tiptronic control unit (also referred to generally as central unit below)

WARNING: Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.
^ Destruction of the control module.
=. During programming, it is essential to guarantee the power supply for the Porsche System tester. It is essential to connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least 40 A to the vehicle battery.
- Prior to disconnecting the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

1. Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.





2. Connect the electric plug connection.





3. Insert control unit into the support and engage retaining clip.





4. Connect and lock the electric plug connection.





5. Position the support and engage in lower side member.





6. Push in the locating peg -1 - of the support and check it is seated correctly.
7. Tighten the fastening nut -3- and fastening screws -2-. Tightening torque 5.5 ft. lbs..
8. Lay the floor covering over the support and engage.

Subsequent work for Tiptronic control module (also referred to generally as control unit below)
If a new control unit has been installed, it must be programmed/coded.
Insert scuff plate.
Install rear side trim panel on the right.
Install front seat.

Programming Tiptronic control unit
Reading out from and writing in to the Tiptronic control module (also referred to generally as control unit below)

WARNING: Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.
^ Destruction of the control module.
- During programming, it is essential to guarantee the power supply for the Porsche System tester. It is essential to connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least 40 A to the vehicle battery.
- Prior to disconnecting the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

Note: The PIWIS tester 9718 instructions take precedence and in the event of a discrepancy these are the instructions that must be followed. Deviations may occur with later software versions.

The procedure described here has been structured in general terms; different text or additions may appear in the PIWIS tester 9718.
1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on ignition. - >>>"Continue.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
3. Switch from the vehicle type to the list of control units.
4. Select Tiptronic with the cursor keys and press the * >>>key.
5. Select Control unit replacement with the cursor keys and press the * >>>key.
6. Select Read out values (codings) with the cursor keys and press
7. The message Codes successfully read out appears on the screen of the Porsche System Tester. Press * >>>.
8. Switch off ignition and replace control unit.
9. Switch on ignition. After replacement of the control unit, the data previously read out (see Item 6) is reloaded under the menu Write in codes. Press * >>>.
10. System Tester displays Codes successfully written in. Press * >>>.
11. Quit menu, switch off ignition, lock then unlock vehicle and read out fault memory once more.
^ If faults are present, proceed in accordance with the Diagnostic Manual.

Coding Tiptronic control unit

WARNING: Sudden voltage interruption of the power supply to the control module.

^ Destruction of the control module.
- During programming, it is essential to guarantee the power supply for the Porsche System tester. It is essential to connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least 40 A to the vehicle battery.
- Prior to disconnecting the control module, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key.

Note:
^ The adaptation values must be reset using the Porsche System Tester when the transmission Is renewed/replaced.
^ If a new control module is installed, it must adapt first. Poor shifting quality can therefore be expected in the adaptation phase.
^ After the test drive, let the engine run for 10 minutes at idle speed. This ensures that all adaptation values are stored in the control unit.
^ The instructions of the Porsche System Tester have highest priority
^ The procedure listed has been structured generally; changes or additions may occur.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on ignition.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys.
3. Using * >>> ", move from the vehicle type to the list of control units.
4. Select Tiptronic with the cursor keys and press the * >>>" key.
5. Select Coding with the cursor keys and press the * >>> "key.





6. Select Vehicle version and code with the * F8 " key.
7. Tester confirms: Coding has been changed *.
8. Perform test drive and check fault memory with the System Tester.
Reset adaptation values:
^ Proceed as described under points 1 - 4.
^ Select menu item Reset adaptation values and continue with * >>> ".
9. Confirm with * F7" for Yes, * F8 " for No and continue with * >>>".
10. Follow the instructions on the Tester.
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