Component Location Overview - Transmission Control
Diagnostic Connection
Installed location: the diagnostic connection for the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in inside the footwell on the driver side.

All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492- in the A4 Sedan, A5 Coupe and the A5 Cabriolet
Component location: The All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492--A- is located in the spare wheel well in front of the battery.

All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492- in the A4 Avant
Component location: The All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492--1- is in the luggage compartment on the right in front of the spare wheel well.

All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492- in the A5 Sportback
Installed location: The All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492--1- is in the rear right wheel housing under the luggage compartment side trim. Refer to → Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim.

All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492- in the Audi A6/A7
Component location: The All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492--A- is located on the right in the spare wheel well.

All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492- in the A8
Component location: The All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492--1- is located on the left in the spare wheel well.

All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492-, Removing and Installing
Note
- Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
- Remove the covering and the vehicle tools mount.
- Remove the All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492--A- from the bracket -C-.
- Disconnect the connector -B- from the All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492-.
- Install the All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492- in reverse order of removal.

All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492-, Additional Work after Replacing
Note
Only perform the additional work only if the All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492- was replaced.
- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and turn on the ignition.
- Select the function 22 - All Wheel Drive (AWD) Electronics in the vehicle diagnostic tester under Guided Functions in the directory 22- Replacing Control Module.
With the vehicle diagnostic tester the installed rear final drive is "adapted" on the All Wheel Drive Control Module -J492-.
Note
A system check will take place when the 22 - Control Module, Replacing function is complete. If malfunctions appear, then use "Guided Fault Finding" to correct them.
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