Manual Transmission: Removal
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- Disconnect battery. See INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY.
- Remove front underbody protection. Release screws (1). See Fig 1 . Remove reinforcement plate.
- Remove complete exhaust system. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N62).
- Remove oxygen sensors.
- Remove heat shields (1) and (2). See Fig 2 .
- Pull plug (1) off pulse generator. See Fig 3 . Release screw (2) and remove pulse generator.
- Detach plug (1) from oil level sensor and unclip cable from fixtures. See Fig 4 .
- Detach plug (1) from cable duct. See Fig 5 .
- Press in retaining lugs (1) with screwdriver (2) and remove cable duct (3). See Fig 6 . Tie wiring harness to one side.
- Release screws (1) to support transmission. See Fig 7 .
- Support transmission with Special Tools (00 2 030, 23 0 132, 23 0 131, 23 0 136) and (21 0 135). See Fig 8 .
- Unfasten screws (1) and nuts (2). See Fig 9 . Remove transmission cross-member.
- Remove propeller shaft from transmission. Release center bearing. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT. Tie propeller shaft to one side.
- Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2). See Fig 10 . Release cable strap (3).
- Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2) and unclip cable from holder. See Fig 11 .
- Detach plugs (4) from clutch travel sensor. See Fig 12 .
- Detach plug (1) from sensor. See Fig 13 .
- Unfasten screws. See Fig 14 .
CAUTION:
Do not allow the transmission to hang off from the transmission input shaft as this will deform the clutch plate.