Transmission Installed:

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The engine is off.
Move vehicle onto a four-pillar workshop hoist or over a work pit so that it is absolutely horizontal.
The selector level is in "P".
The parking brake button should be activated to set the electromechanical parking brake.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

CAUTION:

Danger of Causing Damage to the Transmission.

Engine must not be started if only a small amount or no ATF is in the transmission after repair work or after significant ATF loss.