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Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217, Replacing



Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217, Replacing

NOTE:
- To achieve optimal anti-theft protection for the vehicle, an anti-theft immobilizer was installed. The anti-theft immobilizer is a system for enabling/locking the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.
- To perform adaptation of the anti-theft immobilizer.

Procedure
Check the identification of the previous Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 as follows:
- Connect the scan tool.
- Switch the ignition on.
- Select "Diagnostic mode 9: Vehicle information."
- Select the "Test-ID 04: Calibration identification".
- The Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 identification will be displayed, e.g.: 09G27750 L 0301
- End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

Removal
- Remove the left wheelhousing liner.







- Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 electrical harness connector - A -.







- If equipped, disconnect the right side - 2 - and the left side - 5 - turn signal electrical harness from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.
- Remove the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 bracket screws - 3 -.
- Remove the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 with the bracket attached.
- Remove the bracket screws - 4 - and the bracket from the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.

Installation
- Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Check the identification of the new Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 to ensure it matches the old Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.
- Code the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.

Final procedures
1. Check the DTC memory.
2. If necessary, erase DTC memory of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.
3. Generate readiness code.
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