22 32 050 Replacing cross member for transmission mounting (N55 Hybrid)

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WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life!

WARNING: The following points must be strictly observed prior to starting work:

Disconnect HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM FROM POWER
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling hybrid cars

Necessary preliminary tasks:

DISCONNECT high-voltage system from power
Disconnect BATTERY
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Support transmission with jack.

Release lid (1).

Fig 1: Removing Lid

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Release nut (1) from positive battery cable (2).

Tightening torque 12 36 5AZ .

Release positive battery cable.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut From Positive Battery Cable

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Unscrew nut (1) and bolts (2).

Remove gearbox cross member (3).

Tightening torque 22 32 3/4AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Gearbox Cross Member, Nut And Bolts

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