Remove the transmission wiring harness

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Malfunction or failure of the DME.
Grounding points that are not screwed on may lead to malfunction or failure of the DME.

Screw all screw points of the cable ducts on again. Some of the screw points are also grounding points.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If control units are disconnected, fault memory entries and functional limitations may occur.
The fault memory entries must be read out and, if necessary, deleted.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FROM THE REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH EXHAUST TAILPIPE TRIMS .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE FRONT AIR SUSPENSIONS .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING BOLT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL UPPER PART IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING TOPPING CLEAN AIR PIPE AT LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .
Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE SILENCER OF THE STATIONARY HEATING .
Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE CALIPERS .
Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: RELEASING LINE FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSORS .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTIONS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT .
Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to RELEASING THE THERMOSTAT OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to PREPARING THE MOBILE TABLE LIFT .
Refer to POSITIONING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP SWIVEL BEARING ATTACHMENT .
Refer to UNSCREW THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to LOWERING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to RELEASING THE HOLDER FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to COMPLETELY REMOVING FRONT AXLE .
Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
Refer to DISCONNECTING HYDRAULIC LINES TO TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 7 TO 12 .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELD FROM THE STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET .

Transmission wiring harness

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Precondition

Ignition is switched off.

Unlock connector (1) and detach.
Detach the transmission wiring harness (2) from the clamps and set it aside.

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Unscrew the bolt (1) and remove the ground cable.
Unlock the connector (2) and disconnect it from the air conditioning compressor.
Detach the transmission wiring harness from the clamps and set it aside.

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Unlock connector (1) and remove from starter motor.
Detach the transmission wiring harness from the clamps and set it aside.

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Unscrew the bolt (1) and remove the ground cable.
Release connector (2) and disconnect from the transmission.
Unlock connector (3) and detach from the VTG control unit.
Detach, feed out and remove the transmission wiring harness from the clamps.

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