Renault Espace Technical Note page 56

Automatic transmission (Removal - Refitting)
Remove:
- the starter,
- the engine tie-bar,
- the earth strap,
- the power steering support mountings.
Fit the engine support stand.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise to gain access to the
three nuts which secure the drive plate / converter
and remove them.
Remove:
- the left-hand wheel arch,
- the gearbox mounting.
Tilt the engine / automatic transmission down-
wards as much as possible.
WARNING: take care not to damage the air condi-
tioning compressor.
Remove the gearbox surround upper bolts and
studs.
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Fit the component jack.
Remove the gearbox surround lower bolts and
studs.
Uncouple the automatic transmission from the en-
gine taking care not to dislodge the converter.
Attach the converter using a strap to prevent it
from becoming dislodged.
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