24 00 050 Installing Replacement Transmission (GA6L45R)
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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque. See 24 11 6AZ in 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP .
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
IMPORTANT:
- Before installing replacement transmission, always flush transmission fluid cooler together with lines . See 17 21 500 FLUSHING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER WITH LINES (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
- After completion of work, check transmission fluid level
. See 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R)
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Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove transfer case (AWD).
- Remove automatic transmission . See 24 00 032 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R) .
Remove transportation lock (1).
Convert all cable holders.
Convert all seal plugs.
Remove protective cap on output shaft.
If necessary, modify transmission support block. Tightening torque. See 24 71 6AZ in 24 71 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS .
IMPORTANT:
After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.
Transmission identification:
- refer to BMW Parts Service.
- on type plate