1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Automatic Transmission Control Unit Replacement

Step 1

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws.

Step 2

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• Remove the rubber gasket from the rain tray.

Step 3

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• Lift the tray upwards and away from the vehicle.

Step 4

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the cap from the windshield wiper.

Step 5

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• Use a socket wrench to release the passenger-side windshield wiper locking nut.

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• Gently lift up the passenger-side windshield wiper.

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• Remove the driver-side windshield wiper in the same fashion.

Step 8

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• Lift up the plastic cover.

Step 9

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use an offset Phillips screwdriver to remove a screw in the back of the automatic control unit cover.
• In a pinch, you can make this tool with a phillips driver bit and end wrench.

Step 10

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the front two screws.

Step 11

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• Gently unplug and lift out the automatic transmission control unit.