Mercedes W126 Transmission Removal Pt1 - Initial Prep

In this video I finally start addressing the issue that has had my Mercedes 300SE sitting in the garage for the last 7 years! Prepping the transmission for removal to be repaired. Initial prep in this one - removing air filter housing, disconnecting Bowden cable, dropping the exhaust and removing the heat shield. Others to follow shortly!

See why it has been off the road for so long here -    • My Mercedes W126 300SE Has Been Dead ...  

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00:00 Intro.
02:05 Air filter housing removal.
05:16 Disconnect Bowden cable.
06:56 Transmission dipstick tube disconnect.
07:45 Fan shroud dismount.
08:46 Lowering the exhaust.
14:44 Heatshield removal.
17:35 Next steps.