00 11 500 Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (GA6HP26Z)

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IMPORTANT: Use only the approved transmission fluid. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Installation:

Tighten down filler plug using

Hexagon wrench 8 A/F
torque wrench
Socket 8 A/F

Fig 1: Hexagon Wrench 8 A/F
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Topping up transmission fluid after a repair:

Stand vehicle on a level surface and secure against rolling off.

Undo filler plug (1).

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Top up transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Start engine.

Replenish transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Screw in filler plug (1).

Tightening torque. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Filler Plug

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Press brake pedal to floor and shift through all gears several times at idle speed. Then shift to "P" position (Park).

Then check fluid level.

Checking fluid level:

Call up Service functions (Drive) in BMW diagnosis system
Carry out fluid level check in accordance with instructions