Gearbox removal & installation: Mercedes-Benz W211 w SEQ 716.6 M271 1.8 (271.941, 271.956)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 200, KOMPRESSOR, -T, |, NGT

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Refit all parts in the reverse order of removal
2. Disconnect the battery earth cable
3. Remove the engine lower cover
4. Remove the front exhaust bracket from the gearbox (if fitted)
5. Propeller shaft/gearbox:

6. Remove the pre-catalytic converter bracket
7. Disconnect the earth cable from the gearbox
8. Remove the cover
9. Gearbox support to body:
10. Disconnect the speedometer sensor on the gearbox
11. Catalytic converter bracket:
12. Gearbox to catalytic converter bracket:
13. Gearbox to engine:
14. Initialise the gears
15. Remove the gearbox earth cable
16. Initialise the clutch programmed values
17. Support the gearbox
18. Remove the gearbox mount
19. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the gearbox
20. Loosen the propeller shaft sliding joint
21. Note: Use a punch
22. Punch diameter:
23. Support the drive shaft
24. Lower the gearbox slightly
25. Remove the engine to gearbox bolts
26. Use a trolley jack to support the engine
27. Remove the gearbox from under the vehicle
28. Delete all the fault codes
29. Use a diagnostic tool

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