🔧Does this apply to your car? Most transmission control modules must be programmed and have adaptations relearned after replacement — and on some vehicles (many Mercedes 722.9, ZF mechatronic units) the TCM lives INSIDE the transmission, which changes this from a 1-hour job to a 4-8 hour job. Verify your TCM location before quoting.
6 fasteners
Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Drain Plug
Critical
Use new washer
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
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Drain Plug
Critical
Use new washer
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
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Fill Plug
Critical
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
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Fill Plug
Critical
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
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Transmission Drain Plug
Critical
Use new crush washer if equipped
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
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Transmission Pan Bolts
Tighten in criss-cross pattern
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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