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24 11 013 Removing And Installing/Sealing Or Replacing Transmission Sump (GA6L45R)

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IMPORTANT: Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.  See 00 11 237 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6L45R) . Use only the approved transmission fluid. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove rear underbody protection. See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Remove exhaust system bracket from transmission.

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque. See 24 11 6AZ in 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP .

Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Installation: 

Replace oil drain plug.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
G04726112Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew all bolts.

Remove transmission sump (1).

Installation: 

Screw in bolts (1 to 17) in specified order until bolt heads make contact.

Tightening torque. See 24 11 5AZ in 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP .

Fig 2: Transmission Oil Sump Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence
G04726113Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Clean sump magnet (1) and check for metal filings/borings.

Remove gasket (2) from transmission sump.

Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.

Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.

IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.
Fig 3: Identifying Sump Magnet And Gasket
G04726114Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating openings of the transmission sump.

Fig 4: Locating Gasket Hole
G04726115Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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