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17 21 500 Flushing oil cooler with lines (automatic transmission): Procedure:

Automatic transmission removed.

Connect appropriate adapters (see description below) to oil lines exiting from automatic transmission.

Connect the connecting line 17 2 019 from the oil collection unit with the quick-release coupling.

Connect drain line 17 2 018 using quick-release coupling.

Feed open end of drain line into a suitable collection container.

Using oil collection unit, flush approx. 1 liter of transmission fluid (refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS ) through oil lines and oil cooler.

Reposition quick-release couplings.

Flush oil lines/oil cooler in opposite direction with approx. 1 liter of transmission fluid (refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS ).

Disconnect quick-release couplings, remove adapters.

NOTE: Dispose of flushing oil properly; do not under any circumstances reuse it.