Installing transmission cross member

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Install the transmission cross member (3).
Insert the screw (2) and apply hand-tight.
Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission cross member to body
M8	tightening torque	19 Nm

Tighten down screw (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission cross member to rubber mounts
M12	tightening torque	68 Nm

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Release the luggage strap (1) from the transmission.
Remove the special tools 0 495 498 (23 4 050) and 2 219 012 from the transmission .

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Version A:

Replace the screw (1).

Parts: Screw

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Exhaust system on the transmission cross member
M8x25 Replace screw.	Tightening Torque	19 Nm

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Replace the screw (1).

Parts: Screw

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Exhaust system on the transmission cross member
M8x25 Replace screw.	Tightening Torque	19 Nm

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Version B:

Replace the screw (1).

Parts: Screw

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Exhaust system on the transmission cross member
M8x25 Replace screw.	Tightening Torque	19 Nm

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Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Exhaust system to holder
Nut M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Install the cover (2).
Engage the locks (1).

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Tighten the screw (1) of the cover (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cover to transmission cross member
Hexagon screw M8 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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