24 00 043 Installing Replacement Transmission (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)
Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ . See 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
- Before installing replacement transmission, always flush transmission fluid cooler together with lines . See 17 21 500 FLUSHING OIL COOLER WITH LINES (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
- After completion of work, check transmission fluid level . See 00 11 500 CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z) .
- Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.
Use only the approved transmission fluid . See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove automatic transmission . See 24 00 023 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (6HP26Z/6HP32Z)
E65 only.
Remove transmission support block from transmission. See 22 32 055 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BLOCK
Mount transmission block on replacement transmission.
E60 only:
Release screws.
Remove transmission support block (1) and exhaust system bracket (2).
Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ . See 24 71 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS
E60/E61 from 03/07 only
Release bolts (1).
Remove engine support frame with exhaust system bracket.
Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ . See 24 71 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS
Convert transportation lock (1).
Convert all cable holders.
Convert all seal plugs.
Convert protective cap on output shaft.
Transmission identification:
- refer to BMW Parts Service
- on type plate