22 31 050 Replacing cross member for transmission mounting (manual) (all-wheel drive coupe)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove rear underbody protection.
Remove center silencer (only E9x N53)
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove heat shields
Support transmission with workshop jack

NOTE: Do not M57T2

Release screws.

Remove exhaust bracket (1).

Tightening torque: 45 Nm

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust System Bracket

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Detach (only) cable from exhaust-gas temperature sensor from bracket of transmission cross-member.N53

Release screws.

Remove transmission cross member.

Tightening torque: 74 Nm

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Cross-Member Bolts

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