17 22 010 Removing and installing/replacing heat exchanger for automatic transmission (M62/M54/M57)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Drain off and top up coolant. Refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (M62, M54 AND M57) .
Recycling:
Transmission fluid emerges when oil lines are detached from heat exchanger.
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
CAUTION:
Check fluid level in automatic transmission.
Press lines (1/2) in direction of heat exchanger and pull locking ring towards rear.
Keep locking ring pressed and detach lines (1/2) from heat exchanger.
NOTE:
Illustration shows heat exchanger from E46.
Pull out lock (1).
Pull heat exchanger (2) out of mounting plate on radiator.
Installation:
- Press lock (1) downwards.
- Push heat exchanger (2) onto mounting plate.
The lock must snap audibly into place when the heat exchanger is forced on.
Installation:
Check O-rings (1), replace if necessary.