Removing transmission

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Remove engine-transmission unit. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE (VEHICLE WITH TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION) .
Fix crankshaft using special tool Fixing pin 9595/1. To do this, turn crankshaft until one of the bores in the pulley is aligned with the centering bore in the crankcase and the special tool can be inserted.
Unscrew two of the six converter fastening screws through the starter opening in the converter housing using the special tool Assembly aid 9596

Fig 1: Removing Two Of Converter Fastening Screws Through Starter Opening (As Of MY 2002)
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NOTE: Turn the crankshaft 120 ° further in each case for the remaining four fastening screws.
Unscrew the remaining four fastening screws.
Unscrew the two upper fastening screws of the converter bell housing and suspend the transmission from the workshop crane with special tool (holder) 9674.

Fig 2: Using Workshop Crane To Lift Transmission (As Of MY 2002)
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Insert special tool Fixing pin 9595/1 through the converter bell housing and fix converter in position.

Fig 3: Inserting Special Tool Fixing Pin Through Converter Bell Housing (As Of MY 2002)
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Unscrew remaining fastening screws.
Remove transmission with converter.