Remove transmission cross-member

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

• 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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• Only B47 and B57: 

  Release the clamps (1) and (2).

  Set the cable to one side.

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• Loosen screws (1).
• Loosen screw (2).
• Remove the transmission cross member (3) and lower the transmission a little.

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