24 00 043 Installing Replacement Transmission (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)
Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ. See 11 TRANSMISSION CASE, 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