Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Remove exhaust system bracket from transmission.

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ .

Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Installation note:

Replace oil drain plug.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Unscrew all bolts.

Remove transmission sump (1).

IMPORTANT:

Transmission with plastic oil sump

From 11/04, new M6x28.5 T40 Torx screw can be retrospectively replaced.

Installation note:

Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.

Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.

Tightening torque: 24 11 5AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Oil Sump And Screw Head Screw

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Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.

Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.

Insert new gasket in transmission oil sump groove.

Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.

IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.

Fig 3: Identifying Gasket Of Transmission Sump

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Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Ring On Oil Filter Tube

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Installation note:

The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission oil sump.

Fig 5: Identifying Gasket Of Transmission Sump

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