Installing transmission cross member

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Install the transmission cross member (3).
Tighten down screw (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Transmission cross member to rubber mounts
M12	tightening torque	68 Nm

Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Transmission cross member to body
M8	tightening torque	19 Nm

Release the luggage strap (1) from the transmission.
Remove the special tools 0 495 498 (23 4 050) and 2219 012.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .