22 31 001 Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 6AZ .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 18 31 7AZ .

Remove bracket (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bracket And Screws

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove heat shield (2).

NOTE: Shown without exhaust system for purposes of clarity. Exhaust system remains fitted.

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield Nuts

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove panel (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Panel Nut

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Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque 22 32 3AZ .

Release screws.

Tightening torque 22 32 4AZ .

Remove transmission cross member.

Remove rubber mount from transmission cross-member.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Cross Member Screws And Nuts

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