22 32 050 Replacing cross-member for transmission mounting (N63) AWD

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection. See 51 47 491 REMOVING REFITTING/REPLACING REAR ENGINE UNDERCOVER .
Support transmission with lifter.

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Screws

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Release screws.

Tightening torque 22 32 3AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Screws Of Cross-Member For Transmission

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 22 32 6AZ .

Pull out screw (2).

Move transmission cross member (3) in direction of arrow and remove screw (2).

Remove transmission cross-member.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Cross-Member

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