Necessary preliminary tasks

• Clamp off battery. See 12 00... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERYor 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
• Remove underbody protection at front and rear
• Remove complete exhaust system. See 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (S85) .
• Remove reinforcement plate. See 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
• Remove heat shields
• Support engine with lifter

Remove heat shields (1/2)

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shields

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Release and disconnect plugs (1) from holders.

Fig 2: Identifying Disconnect Plugs

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Release and disconnect plugs (1) from holders.

Fig 3: Identifying Disconnect Plugs

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Cut open cable tie (2).

Remove retaining plate.

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Tie And Nuts

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Release screw (1).

Bend plate (2) to one side.

Unscrew nut (3).

Remove holder (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Bend Plate And Screw

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Release screw (1).

Remove crankshaft sensor (2).

Release screw (3).

Bend plate (4) to one side.

Fig 6: Identifying Crankshaft Sensor And Screw

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Unlock and disconnect plug (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Disconnect Plug

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Unlock plug (1) from reversing light switch and disconnect.

Release cable from retainers.

Fig 8: Identifying Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 23 00 1AZ .

Fig 9: Identifying Transmission Screws

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