Necessary preliminary tasks

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Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
Remove underbody protection with bracket at front and rear.
Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove heat shields
Support engine with lifter when removing transmission

Release screws (1).

Remove bracket and heat shield.

Unclip lines (2).

Remove bracket (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket, Lines And Heat Shield

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Disconnect plug connector (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove retaining plate (3).

Tightening torque 24 00 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Plate, Plug Connector And Screws

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Release aluminum screws on right next to cable retaining plate with special tool 00 9 010 .

Aluminum screws must be replaced.

Tightening torque 24 00 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 00 9 010

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Grip clamping sleeve (1).

Loosen nut (2).

Detach retainer (3) downwards using a screwdriver.

Pull cable (4) out of bracket.

Installation:

ADJUST SELECTOR LEVER .

Fig 4: Identifying Clamping Sleeve, Retainer And Bracket Cable

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Release screw (1).

Disconnect hydraulic lines (2) to transmission fluid cooler.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 5: Identifying Hydraulic Lines Of Transmission Fluid Cooler With Screw

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Release nut (1) and bracket from transmission oil lines on oil sump.

Fig 6: Identifying Bracket Nut On Oil Sump

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