OK - after spending 2 hours unsuccessfully trying to remove the fill plug ( a tight spot and a snug bolt!), I am considering just pouring the prescribed amount of oil through the shifters - I don't see why you would need to remove the fill plug in this case if you pour in the amount the manual dictates?

My other question is - how do you remove the shifters - I've lifted the boot and see the rubber boot below around the shifters but have no idea what to do to reach the tranny from here - thanks.

Francis E. Abate
'95 Trooper
'98 MB ML320
'70 MB 300SEL 6.3