Installing the engine on the manual transmission (lifting table)

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Check the fitting sleeves (1) for a correct fit as well as for damage and replace if necessary.

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Align the manual transmission (1) horizontally to the engine (2).

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Slide the panel (B) in arrow direction on the panel (A).
Position the manual transmission (1) on the engine.

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Tighten the transmission bolt (1) hand-tight.

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Tighten the transmission bolts (1) hand-tight.
Tighten the transmission bolt (2) hand-tight.

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Feed in and position the holder (2).
Hand-tighten the transmission bolts (1).

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

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Feed in and position holder (2).
Tighten transmission screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission to engine
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm
M12	Tightening torque	66 Nm

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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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Tighten the transmission bolts in the sequence (1) to (9).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission to engine
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm
M12	Tightening torque	66 Nm

Fig 1: Transmission Bolts Tightening Sequence

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CAUTION: Improper routing of the positive battery cable.
Risk of short circuits!

Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.

Secure the positive battery cable (1) in the clamps (2).

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Improper routing of cables and wiring harnesses.
Trapped, crushed or damaged cables may cause short circuits and malfunctions.

Route all cables without abrasions, do not trap and crush.

Feed in and position the transmission wiring harness (2).
Secure clamps (1).

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Improper routing of cables and wiring harnesses.
Trapped, crushed or damaged cables may cause short circuits and malfunctions.

Route all cables without abrasions, do not trap and crush.

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Feed in and position the transmission wiring harness (2).
Secure the clamps (arrows).
Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.