Transmission underside cover

[riccarr]

Hi All,

I need to access the transmission for two jobs, checking/replacing the speedo pulse transmitter as well as replacing the shifter bushings. I see lots of folks talking about doing the latter.

Working on my 1981 380SL automatic.

I've been under to take a pre-cursor look. Am I right in assuming that I need to remove the 8-12 bolts that hold on a rather large cover that protects the transmission body? It looks like you pretty well cannot do anything without taking that off.

Just want to confirm before I start unbolting the thing. I don't see anyone talking about removing the cover when instructing how to replace bushings.

Thanks.
Eric