Remove automatic transmission

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine block.
Serious damage to the engine block and transmission due to damaged and corroded screws.

It is imperative that protruding threads of the transmission bolts are checked for corrosion and damage prior to removal.
It is imperative that all rust is removed from corroded threads and that they are cleaned prior to removal.
Replace rusted and damaged bolts.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the automatic transmission after removal of the mechatronics.
Serious damage to the automatic transmission due to non-compliance with the following tasks:

Load specific data status with the diagnostic system.
Use only approved transmission oil.
After completion of repair work, check the transmission oil level.

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 .

Loosen screw (1) .
Disconnect hydraulic lines (2) to transmission oil cooler.

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Loosen screw (1) .
Disconnect hydraulic lines (2) to transmission oil cooler.

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Remove the cover (1) in an upwards direction.

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Turn the engine on the vibration damper in the direction of rotation until the screw (1) is visible in the recess.
Release all 6 screws (1) on the torque converter.

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Prepare the special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) (1) with the special tool 0 494 622 (24 4 164) (2) as shown.

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Insert the special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) in the recess of the transmission housing and fix it with the screw (1) .
Turn screw (2) upwards and clamp.
Tighten down screw (1) .

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Unlock and detach the plug connection (1) by turning in the arrow direction.
Do not touch pins.
Release all the cable brackets in arrow direction.

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Insert the special tool 0 494 213 (24 2 390) in arrow direction into the sealing sleeve (1) .

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Remove screws (arrows).

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