24 50 021 Replacing emergency release
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The emergency release is discontinued for GA8HP transmissions:
- F01/F02/F03/F04 GA8HP from production date 09/2010
- F07 GA8HP from production date 03/2010
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove CENTER CONSOLE .
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove left retaining plate from underbody protection
- Support transmission with lifter.
- Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
- Remove TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BLOCK .
Release screw (2).
Remove cable (1).
Installation note:
Adjust GEARSHIFT LEVER .
Slacken nut (1).
Tightening torque 24 51 2AZ .
Release cable from pipe clamp (2).
NOTE:
- Reinstall transmission support bracket and transmission cross member
- Lower vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove the emergency release (2) upwards.