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Removal & Installation: Removal

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  1. Disconnect battery. See INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY.
  2. Remove intake hood (1). See Fig 1 .
  3. Release fan cowl (1) and pull a little upwards. See Fig 2 .
  4. Remove microfilter housing (1) and heater bulkhead behind it. See Fig 3 .
  5. If necessary, remove reinforcement plate. Remove engine underguard (1). See Fig 4 .
  6. Release screws. Remove front end reinforcement. See Fig 5 .
  7. Remove complete exhaust system. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (Z3 M54).
  8. Remove first heat shield (1). See Fig 6 .
  9. Remove second heat shield (1). See Fig 7 .
  10. Grip clamping sleeve (1). Release nut (2). See Fig 8 .
  11. Grip Bowden cable (1) at hexagon (2). Release nut (3). Pull cable (1) out of holder. See Fig 9 .
  12. Support transmission with Special Tools (00 2 030 / 24 5 301 / 24 5 305). See Fig 10 .
  13. Release screws. Remove cross-member (1). See Fig 11 .
  14. Release screws of flexible disk-to-propeller shaft and transmission output flange. See Fig 12 .
  15. Grip propeller shaft. Release nuts. Bend propeller shaft downwards at center bearing (1). See Fig 13 . Detach propeller shaft from transmission output flange and tie back to side on vehicle underbody.
  16. Lower transmission until cylinder head touches bulkhead. Suspend Special Tool (11 8 022) from left and right control arms. See Fig 14 . Position special tool so that engine oil sump is securely resting on special tool. Tighten down knurled screws until special tool rests against engine oil sump.
  17. Unlock and remove cable connector (1). Unclip cable from transmission housing. See Fig 15 .
  18. Release screw (1). Withdraw hydraulic lines (2) to oil cooler from transmission housing. See Fig 16 .
  19. Remove cover. See Fig 17 .
  20. Release retaining screws of torque converter (3 x) with Special Tool (24 1 110). See Fig 18 .
  21. Protect torque converter from slipping out. To do so, insert Special Tool (24 4 131 / 24 4 135) in opening in transmission housing. See Fig 19 . Clamp torque converter.
  22. Release screws. See Fig 20 . Pull off transmission from engine towards rear and lower it.
Fig 1: Removing Intake Hood
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Fig 2: Releasing Fan Cowl
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Fig 3: Removing Microfilter housing
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Fig 4: Removing Engine Underguard
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Fig 5: Removing Front End Reinforcement
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Fig 6: Removing First Heat Shield
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Fig 7: Removing Second Heat Shield
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Fig 8: Releasing Selector Lever Nut
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Fig 9: Pulling Bowden Cable Out
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Fig 10: Supporting Transmission
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Fig 11: Removing Cross-Member
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Fig 12: Locating Flexible Disk To Propeller Shaft Screws
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Fig 13: Detaching Propeller Shaft From Transmission Output Flange
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Fig 14: Lowering Transmission
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Fig 15: Removing Cable Connector
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Fig 16: Locating Hydraulic Lines
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Fig 17: Removing Cover
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Fig 18: Releasing Retaining Screws
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Fig 19: Protecting Torque Converter From Slipping Out
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Fig 20: Removing/Installing Transmission-To-Engine Screws
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