Gearbox removal & installation: Mercedes-Benz W203 w, o SEQ 716.6 1.8 (271.942)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 200, CGI, KOMPRESSOR, -T, -COUPE

• Opens: brake fluid, clutch fluid
• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 24 workshop diagrams for 271.942

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Renew the self-locking nuts
2. Remove the air filter housing
3. Remove the engine lower covers
4. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap
5. Connect the brake fluid replacement unit

6. Remove the clutch housing screen
7. Disconnect the reversing light switch from the gearbox
8. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic line
9. Support the gearbox
10. Remove the gearbox earth cable
11. Remove the gearbox mount
12. Remove the locking pin
13. Disconnect the gear-shift rod from the gearbox
14. Remove the cover
15. Remove the selector cable from the gearbox
16. Remove the gearbox from under the vehicle

Installation and checks

17. Refit all parts in the reverse order of removal
18. Gearbox support to body:
19. Open the bleed screw
20. Pump the clutch pedal repeatedly
21. Until no bubbles come out
22. Close the bleed screw
23. Release the clutch pedal
24. Tighten the bleed screw(s)
25. Lower the vehicle
26. Switch off the brake fluid replacement unit
27. Disconnect the brake fluid replacement unit

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