22 31 050 Replacing cross-member for transmission mounting (N63)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove rear underbody protection. See 51 47 491 REMOVING REFITTING/REPLACING REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER .

Support transmission with hydraulic jack.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 22 32 3AZ .

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque: 22 32 4AZ .

Remove cross member.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Nuts

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