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Porsche 996 MB Tiptronic Removal

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The torx bit needs to be removed from its socket and then use a wrench that fits the bit.
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The torx bit needs to be removed from its socket and then use a wrench that fits the bit.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hello all! I have been working on my 2003 996 Carrera 2wd. I am doing some preventive maintenance and the IMS replacement. I pulled the engine / trans out since I hate working on tight spaces (have big hands). The engine out was easy but now I am having a bit of a challenge detaching the trans from the engine. I�ve already removed the starter and the bolts that hold the torque converter. But now I am a bit confused as to which bolts should I remove to release the transmission. The very few how tos for tiptronics focus on the zf, not on the one sourced by mercedes... I am attaching some pictures. The 16mm bolt at the top cannot be removed with a socket. The torx bolts can be easily removed but on the sides of the transmission I don�t have enough space to fit my torx bit and ratchet... I ordered a L-shaped torx tool but now I am second guessing if these are really the bolts to be removed... Could any help?! Thanks!!! Engine / trans out! MB transmission... 16mm bolt blocked T45 bit does not fit

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You don't need to remove the 16mm bolt at the top. That stays. The torx bit needs to be removed from its socket and then use a wrench that fits the bit.

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So the bolts to be removed are the torx T45 ones. There are 8 of them and yes, on the side you will need a very short T45 bit or a L-shaped torx tool like the one in the picture... anyway, another good step!

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