22 32 001 Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete exhaust system, refer to 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N62)
Remove heat shield at rear. See 16 11 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL TANK
Remove heat shield at front
Remove transmission underbody panelling AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle, refer to 00..... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM

Release crash pin.

Fig 1: Releasing Crash Pin

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Installation:

Tightening torque 22 32 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

When fitting a new cross-member, the crash pin must also be replaced.

Screw head of crash pin must rest on transmission crossmember.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Fig 2: Removing Transmission Cross-Member

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Release both rubber mount nuts on transmission.

Release screws (1) and remove transmission cross-member.