Removing the engine from the manual transmission (lifting table)

CAUTION: Heavy component. 
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage. 

• Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

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.

• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Release the clamps (arrows).
• Feed out the transmission wiring harness (2) and set it aside.

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

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• Feed out the positive battery cable (1) from the clamps (2) and set it aside.

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• Secure the manual transmission (1) with a commercially available tool (2).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).
• Guide out and remove holder (2).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).

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• Release the transmission bolts (1) and (2).

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• Lower the round shaped mounting plate (80) in arrow direction  on the manual transmission (1).

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• Unscrew the transmission bolts (1).
• Guide out and remove holder (2).

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• Bring the round shaped mounting plate (80) in arrow direction  on the manual transmission (1) to the contact surface.

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• Slide the panel (B) in arrow direction  and slide the manual transmission (1) to the side.

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