Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting (version 2)

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove VEHICLE BATTERY .
Secure ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION .
Remove LEFT FRONT WHEEL .
Remove FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Removal:

Unscrew the screws (1).

Release vehicle battery support (2) from holder and remove.

Release control unit (3) from holder.

Detach wiring harness (4) from battery tray (5).

Remove battery tray (5).

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Unscrew the screws (2).

Unscrew the screws (1).

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Release screw (1) in wheel arch.

Remove transmission mount.

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Installation:

Install transmission mount.

Tighten screw (1) in wheel arch.

Tightening torque 22 32 3AZ .

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IMPORTANT: Before installation, check the threaded holes on the transmission for damage.
If the threaded holes are damaged, install HELICOIL insert M10x25 (part number 33 30 6 782 756).

Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 22 32 2AZ .

Tighten down screws (2).

Parts : Replace screws (2).

Tightening torque 22 32 1AZ .

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Install battery tray (5).

Tighten down screws (1).

Install wiring harness (4) on battery tray (5).

Insert control unit (3) in holder.

Insert vehicle battery support (2) in holder.

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Required follow-up work: