22 32 050 Replacing cross-member for transmission mounting (N63) AWD

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Support transmission with lifter.

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Cover With Screws

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Release screws.

Tightening torque 22 32 3AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Mounting (N63) Screws - AWD

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 22 32 6AZ .

Pull out screw (2).

Move transmission cross member (3) in direction of arrow and remove screw (2).

Remove transmission cross-member.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Cross Member, Screw, Nut

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