Quick question all. I did a trans fluid and filter change today along with differential oil and engine oil change with both serpentine belts on the CLS 55 AMG at 47,955 miles. Everything went fairly smoothly but I have a question on the trans conductor sleeve can lock connector. I replaced this sleeve and there was a bit of oil in the unit in the car so glad I changed it out. Upon reinstalling the harness into the sleeve I could not get it 100% flush... Please see picture. I did not get any errors for an open or poor connection to the TCM. The latch arm is all the way up. Is this ok? I am leary about water intrusion.

The trans oil looked good and was not burned and the differential oil was very clean still... Went with Motul 75w-140 meets 235.61 spec

I wanted to shout out to FCP Euro for nice complete kits for trans filter and oil changes along with a helpful DIY blog along with the wisdom from you all here!! 722.6 conductor sleeve connector

 

It has to be flushed, you feel a click at the end.

 

For the bush... Were you able to do up the 7mm bolt inside several turns? It seemed to naturally sit 1-2mm proud for me and I pushed quite hard.

For the harness it should slide completely inside and as mentioned the locking mechanism draws it in further and clicks when fully locked.

 

Yes at least 6 full turns. I had to take the pan off to verify the alignment, just lube the o ring well before you push.

 

Hello, I was able to get the 7mm screw threaded in and torqued. The connector sleeve was fully seated. When I tried to remove the connector harness it will not release and pop out. I think it's stuck on one of the little tangs in the sleeve that tracks on the grooves to draw the harness plug inside the sleeve. I need to get this harness out so I can re-orientate in order to have it fully drawn in to make a complete seat within the sleeve. Anyone ever run into this before? Not much room to work up in there either. TIA!

 

Went to go drive the car today and it was derated to second gear only. My guess is a limp mode sure to bad connection at that plug since it's not seated going to mess with it morning when I get home. No faults showing though on dash.