Wiring Harness: Service and Repair

24 36 501 - Replacing wiring harness in automatic transmission (A5S 360R/390R, A4S 200R)





Important!
After completion of work, check transmission oil level Procedures.
Use only the approved transmission fluid in this automatic transmission.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove transmission oil sump Service and Repair.

- Remove transmission plug at rear right.





Note:
Pay attention to spacer on transmission fluid screen (1) on vehicles with diesel engines.

Pull off transmission fluid screen (1) towards bottom and remove.





Note:
If the sealing ring (1) has remained in the pump housing, it must be removed and the transmission fluid screen replaced.





Disconnect all plug connections on shift unit.
Unclip temperature sensor (1) from holder.

Note:
As of model year 2001 (04/00), the temperature sensor is integrated in the wiring harness.





Remove retaining clip with screwdriver (2). Insert transmission plug (1) in transmission.
Remove wiring harness from automatic transmission.





Installation Note:
To facilitate installation, coat sealing rings with petroleum jelly.
Make sure transmission plug is in correct position.