I replaced the data cable/plug today. Thanks for all the on line
documentation of those who have done this before me as it made
the task very easy and straight forward. took me longer than an
hour due to not wanting to screw something up.

I guess I took longer than necessary as I lost about two cups of transmission fluid in the process. It just seemed to keep out in a slow ooze. No big deal as it got replaced when I was done with new.

I did not have a mm socket set or torx bits and bought sets verses just the 7mm and T27. Some sets from Sears cost about $50 to $60 dollars but I hope to use them again.

The local non MB shop want $350 to do the work with parts. My cost
no including tools $14.86 plug, $25.13 transmission fluid and $2.12 for the lock pin on the trans fluid ca. I am dollars ahead.

Thanks Again for all the posts on this topic. A big help in doing it myself.

Gary Oehrle