w201 2.3 5 speed swap
 

hi all i am new to working and tuning mercedes but i am not new to auto mechanics . i have a 1988 190e 2.3 witch has a 4 speed auto trans . it went out ....:( . so i got ahold of a 5 speed out of an 87' w201 2.3 as well as the clutch/brake pedal assembly , clutch master cylinder and lines , shifter w/linkage, trans mount , hardwere, etc... i am planing on ordering a clutch ,throw out bearing, pressure plate etc all new . now my first question : how do u remove the top two bolts on the upper drivers side of the auto trans to engine ? 2nd question : what els am i going to need to replace and or modify to get this 5 speed to work ?? the auto has an electronic plug going to the side and a vac. hose and the kickdown cable . so do i disgaurd these items ? or???? any help would be great as i have no one to contact for help . everything that hooks the auto to the car is disconnected except for the last two bolts on the top drivers side and they seen impossible to get to even with the trans tilted down . thanks all for any help .

Add the driveshaft to your list, its a different length. also get the exhaust pipe bracket that comes off the transmission.

Trans bolts come off using long extensions from the very rear of the transmission.