Remove transmission cross-member

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

• Support the transmission using special tools 2 219 012 and 0 495 498 (23 4 050)  .
• Secure the transmission with the luggage strap (1).

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• Loosen screw (1).
• Loosen screws (2).
• Remove the transmission cross member and lower the transmission a little.

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