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Manual Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Manual Transmission (MMT6) - Transaxle—2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Removal

Special Tool(s)

Engine support bar

303-290A

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-03A

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-13

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290A-15

General Equipment
Transmission jack
Retaining straps
Cable ties

Removal

  1. Remove the engine cover.
  1. Remove the air cleaner.
    For additional information, refer to: Luftfilter - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel (303-12 Ansaugsystem, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the battery carrier.
    For additional information, refer to: Batteriekonsole - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel/2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel (414-01 Batterie, Befestigung und Batteriekabel, Removal and Installation).

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, rinse off the affected areas with cold water without delay.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Close off the clutch slave cylinder pipe to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
    Detach the clutch slave cylinder pipe from the clutch slave cylinder.
    • Detach the clutch slave cylinder pipe from the bracket.
    • Remove the spring clip.

  1. Disconnect the reversing lamp electrical connector.

  1. Detach the gearshift cables from the transaxle.
    1. Detach the gearshift and selector cables from the selector mechanism.
    1. Press the locking pins together and detach the gearshift cables from the abutment.

  1. Detach the ground cables from the transaxle.

  1. Detach the starter motor from the transaxle and secure it to one side.
    • Remove the wiring harness bracket.

  1. Remove the transaxle upper retaining bolts.
  1. Remove the headlamp assembly on both sides.
    For additional information, refer to: Scheinwerfereinheit (417-01 Außenbeleuchtung, Removal and Installation).

  1. Attach the special tool on both sides (right-hand side shown).
  1. Secure the radiator on the hood lock panel using cable ties.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Anheben mit Wagenheber (100-02 Fahrzeug anheben, Description and Operation) /
    Anheben mit Hebebühne (100-02 Fahrzeug anheben, Description and Operation).

  1. Remove the engine undershield.

  1. Detach the intercooler outlet pipe from the intercooler.
    • Remove the hose clamps.
    • Remove the bolts.

  1. Remove the crashbox.

  1. Remove the cross brace.

  1. Install a support sleeve or reinforcement on the flexible exhaust pipe.

  1. Detach the flexible pipe from the crossmember rubber insulators.

  1. Detach the catalytic converter clamp from the turbocharger.

  1. Detach the catalytic converter from the flexible pipe.
    • Discard the gasket and retaining nuts.

  1. Remove the catalytic converter mounting bracket.

  1. Remove the engine roll restrictors.
  1. Remove the left-hand halfshaft.
    For additional information, refer to: Linke Antriebswelle (205-04 Vorderradantriebswellen, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the right-hand halfshaft.
    For additional information, refer to: Rechte Antriebswelle - 3-Türer (205-04 Vorderradantriebswellen, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the radiator lower cover.

  1. Disconnect the glow plug relay electrical connector.

  1. Remove the radiator support bracket bolts (left-hand side shown).

  1. Remove the radiator support bracket bolts (right-hand side shown).
    • Remove the radiator support bracket.

  1. Remove the clutch housing cover.

  1. Install the special tools.

  1. Attach the special tools.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Remove the bolt of the rear engine mounting.
    • Discard the bolt.

  1. Remove the bolts of the rear engine mounting (rear engine mounting shown removed for clarity).
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Anheben mit Wagenheber (100-02 Fahrzeug anheben, Description and Operation) /
    Anheben mit Hebebühne (100-02 Fahrzeug anheben, Description and Operation).

  1. Lower the engine/transaxle assembly using the special tool.

  1. Remove the rear engine mounting bracket.
    • Remove the bolts of the rear engine mounting.

  1. Remove the transaxle lower retaining bolts.
    • Remove the wiring harness bracket.

  1. Use suitable retaining straps to secure the transaxle to the transmission jack.

  1. Remove the left-hand transaxle bolt.
  1. Support the transaxle using thetransmission jack and remove it.

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