Remove the automatic transmission (ASIN) GA8G45)
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
- Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly. Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00 02 001 RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT (COUNTRYMAN 2017-2023, EXCEPT PHEV) .
CAUTION:
Component with heavy weight
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Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Note component's center of gravity.
- Support component using a jack.
- Secure component against falling off the jack.
CAUTION:
Materials harmful to health
.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
- Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
- Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE UPPER BULKHEAD COVER PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE PORT .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FROM THE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
- Refer to CONNECTING COOLANT LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
- Refer to INSTALLING CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
- Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
- Refer to DETACHING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM FROM STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to MOUNTING THE COOLANT RADIATOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to DETACHING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
- Refer to DETACHING RUBBER MOUNT FROM FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING PLUG CONNECTIONS FROM STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE MOUNTED PARTS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to COMPLETELY RELEASE AND REMOVE THE FRONT AXLE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL AT FRONT AND REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CROSS-MEMBER ON THE REAR AXLE .
- Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING PROP SHAFT .
- Refer to REMOVING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH SUPPORT TUBE .
- Refer to REMOVING HOLDER WITH RUBBER MOUNT .
- Refer to REMOVING TRANSFER BOX (VTG) .
CAUTION:
Materials harmful to health
.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
Contact with fluids harmful to health!
- Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
- Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine block .
Serious damage to the engine block and transmission due to damaged and corroded screws .
Damage to the engine block .
Serious damage to the engine block and transmission due to damaged and corroded screws .
- It is imperative that protruding threads of the transmission bolts are checked for corrosion and damage prior to removal.
- It is imperative that all rust is removed from corroded threads and that they are cleaned prior to removal.
- Replace rusted and damaged bolts.
Remove E-box
Precondition
Battery ground lead is disconnected.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
Electrostatic discharge .
Damage to or destruction of electrical components .
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections .
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit .
Damage to wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections .
Sheared wires can cause a short circuit .
- Do not pull on wires when disconnecting connectors and plug connections.
- Detach positive battery terminal (1) .
- Guide out the battery positive terminal (1) and place to the side.
- Guide the positive battery cable (2) out of the holder (3) and lay to one side.
- Loosen screw (1) .
- Unlock the cover (2) and feed out of the guides (3) in the direction of the arrow and remove.
- Guide out and remove plug connection (1) from EBox (2) in the arrow direction.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Unlock and release plug connections (1) in the arrow direction.
- Feed out connector (1) and place to one side.
- Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
- Thread out positive battery cable (1) and set it aside.
- Unlock lock (2) .
- Guide out wiring harness section (3) for the injectors and the ignition coils in the arrow direction and set aside.
- Unlock the locks (1) .
- Feed out the wiring harness section (2) for the Valvetronic servomotor in the direction of the arrow and set aside.
- Unlock the locks (1) .
- Feed out the wiring harness section (2) for the engine in arrow direction and set aside.
- Unlock and loosen holder (1) .
- Thread the holder (1) in direction of arrow out of the E-box (2) and set aside.
- Loosen screw (1) .
- Thread E-box (1) in direction of arrow out of the guide (2) and remove.
Remove battery carrier
- Detach cable clip (1) from battery carrier (5) .
- Detach coolant line (2) from battery carrier (5) .
- Loosen screws (3) .
- Loosen screw (4) .
- Feed out battery carrier (5) and remove.
- Loosen screw (1) .
- Loosen the ground strap (2) from the transmission and lay to one side.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Release clamps (2) from the transmission with wiring harness (3) and set them aside.
- Release screw (1) .
- Unlock and loosen transmission oil lines (2) .
- Collect and dispose of the leaked transmission oil.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The illustration shows the transmission oil cooler on vehicles with engine B47.
The illustration shows the transmission oil cooler on vehicles with engine B47.
- Release the hose clamps (1) .
- Disconnect coolant hoses (2) from transmission oil cooler (3) .
- Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The illustration shows the transmission oil cooler on vehicles with engine B48O.
The illustration shows the transmission oil cooler on vehicles with engine B48O.
- Release locks (1) .
- Disconnect coolant hoses from transmission oil cooler.
- Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.
- Loosen screws (1) .
- Crank engine with special tool 0 493 380 (11 6 480) at vibration damper in direction of rotation.
- Release the nut (1) on the torque converter.
- Crank engine further and release remaining 5 nuts.
- Support the transmission using special tools 0 490 133 (00 2 030) and 0 495 827 (23 4 150) .
- Secure the transmission with the luggage strap (3) .
- Loosen the screws (arrows) and remove the transmission.