Removing automatic transmission

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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 of components in the engine compartment .
When removing the transmission, the tilting of the engine may cause damage to components in the engine compartment .

Before removing the transmission: Support the engine.
Protect engine from tipping movements.
Follow the specifications in the repair instructions.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission .
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil .

Use only the approved transmission oil.
Check the transmission oil level after completing the repair.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Only G05 and G07
On vehicles with an active stabilizer (ARS), the fan cowl must be removed to crank the engine.
For additional information see: 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT REAR TENSIONING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE RETAINING PLATES .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .

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 of components in the engine compartment .
When removing the transmission, the tilting of the engine may cause damage to components in the engine compartment .

Before removing the transmission: Support the engine.
Protect engine from tipping movements.
Follow the specifications in the repair instructions.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission .
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil .

Use only the approved transmission oil.
Check the transmission oil level after completing the repair.

Support the transmission using special tools 0 495 498 (23 4 050) and 2 219 012 .
Secure the transmission with the luggage strap (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Loosen screw (2).
Remove the transmission cross member (3).

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Remove screws (arrows).
Secure the prop shaft on the transmission with a belt.

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Unscrew the bolt (1) and disconnect the ground strap (2).

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Disconnect connector (1) from transfer box control unit (longitudinal torque distribution) (2).

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Unscrew the screw connection (arrows) of the transfer box.
Carefully detach transfer box with front prop shaft.
It is imperative to prevent damage to the surface coating!

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Loosen screws (1).
Loosen screws (2).
Remove the exhaust bracket (3).

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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 sealing cap (1).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Only G05 and G07
On vehicles with an active stabilizer (ARS), the fan cowl must be removed to crank the engine.
For additional information see: 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN

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Crank 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.
Prepare special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) (1) with the shaped part 0 494 622 (24 4 164) (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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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes on mechatronics are a fundamental requirement for these repair instructions and must be complied with at all times.

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Unlock connector (1) by turning and detach.
Do not tap pins.
Loosen all cable clips.
Insert the special tool 0 494 213 (24 2 390) in the sealing sleeve (1) in arrow direction.

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Loosen screw (1).
Release the screw (2) and remove the sensor.
Lay lines (3) to one side.

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Support the engine.
Loosen the screws (arrows) and remove the transmission.

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