Transmission, Removing And Installing, Hybrid Vehicles: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Clean the ATF cooler and the ATF lines if the ATF is dirty or before installing a replacement transmission. Refer to ATF PIPES AND ATF COOLER, CLEANING .

Use a wire brush to clean the threads of the bolts that were installed with locking fluid. Then insert the bolts with Locking Fluid: AMV 185 101 A1 .

Use a thread cutter to clean all threaded holes containing self-locking bolts to remove any locking compound residue. Otherwise the bolts could shear the next time they are removed.

-- Always replace self-locking bolts and nuts.

-- Reconnect all electrical connections, lines, hoses, and connectors that were disconnected during removal.

-- Make sure the torque converter is inserted correctly inside the transmission before installing the transmission. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER, INSTALLING .

-- Check installation dimension -a- Fig 1

Fig 1: Measuring Torque Converter

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Fig 2: Measuring Torque Converter

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Prior to installation of the transmission in the drive motor, ensure that there are alignment sleeves for centering the drive motor/transmission -arrows- or install them if necessary.

Fig 3: Alignment Sleeves -Arrows

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When connecting the drive motor and transmission, ensure that the stud bolts of the drive plate are flush with the converter bushings.

CAUTION:

The transmission and torque converter will be damaged if the engine and transmission are bolted together with force when the torque converter is installed incorrectly.

-- When bolting the transmission to the drive motor, always make sure the converter is >>rotating freely<< and not jammed.

Overview - Transmission to Drive Motor Connecting Bolts

Fig 4: Transmission to Drive Motor Connecting Bolts Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Tightening specification: 30 Nm + 90° additional turn. Replace the bolts.

-- Tighten the three new nuts for the torque converter -arrow- through the opening in the transmission. Turn the input shaft 120° for this purpose.

Fig 5: Cap And Torque Converter Bolts

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Tightening specification: 60 Nm

-- Install cap -1-.

-- Bolt the ATF preheater -arrows- to the transmission.

Fig 6: Identifying Pre-Heater Bolts

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-- Remove the plug and insert the ATF lines all the way into the transmission.

-- Install the bolts -1 and 2-. Refer to ATF PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pipe Bolts -1 & 2

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-- Carefully install the selector lever cable ball head -1- on the lever/selector shaft. Do not bend the lever/selector shaft when doing this or else shifting can no longer be adjusted precisely.

Fig 8: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Removal/Installation

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-- Replace clip -3-.

-- Check the selector lever cable and adjust it if necessary. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal.

Fig 9: Attention

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After installing, check the ATF level and add more ATF if necessary. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING AND FILLING .

Tightening Specification
ATF preheater to transmission	20 Nm