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Changing oil in transfer box (NV125/LWX500)

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Change oil with transfer box at normal operating temperature.

IMPORTANT: Use only the approved gear oil in the transfer box.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!

E46 Models: 

Drain off oil.

Undo filler plug (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, 33 Nm.

Top up oil up to lower edge of filler plug.

Fig 1: Removing Transfer Box Filler Plug (E46 Models)
G03254406Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

E53 Models: 

Drain off oil.

Undo filler plug (1).

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque, 33 Nm.

Top up oil up to lower edge of filler plug.

Fig 2: Removing Filler Plug (E53 Models)
G03254407Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.