Removing the engine from the automatic transmission (lifting table)

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit.

Do not pull on wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Loosen clamps (1).
Feed out the transmission wiring harness (2) and set it aside.

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Loosen clamps (1).
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
Feed out the transmission wiring harness (4) and set it aside.

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

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Remove positive battery cable (1) from clamps (2).

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Loosen nuts (2).
Loosen screws (1).
Loosen clamp (3).
Feed out and remove the bracket (4) for the catalytic converter.

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Pull the expanding rivet (1) off.
Remove the acoustic cover (2).

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Guide out and remove sealing cap (1).

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Loosen screw (1).
Feed out the transmission oil line (2) and place it to the side.
Catch and dispose of the leakage transmission oil.

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Loosen screw (1).
Feed out the bracket (2) for the transmission oil line in the marked area and set aside.

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Remove screws (arrows).
Protect the prop shaft (1) from falling.

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Fit special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine.
If the engine is manually rotated in the wrong direction of rotation, the engine can be damaged.
- Only rotate the engine manually in the correct direction of rotation: a) clockwise when looking at the damper, or b) counterclockwise when looking at the chain drive. b) applies only if the timing chain is installed in the rear.
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Turn the engine by hand with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) .
Turn the engine on the vibration damper with the special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) in the direction of rotation until the bolt (1) becomes visible in the recess.
Release all 6 screws (1) the torque converter.

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Prepare the special tool 0 494 478 (24 4 161) (1) with the shaped part 0 494 965 (24 4 165) (2) as shown.

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Insert special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) into the recess of the transmission housing and apply slight tension using the screw (1).
Screw the bolt (2) in to the stop.
Tighten down screw (1).

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Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).

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Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).
Loosen the transmission bolt (2).

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Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).

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Push tabletop (B) in the direction of the arrow and push automatic transmission (1) to the side.

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