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24 11 011 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission sump (GA6HP19Z)

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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 (GA6HP 19Z) .
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!

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove rear underbody protection.

Remove exhaust system bracket from transmission.

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ  . See 11 TRANSMISSION CASE, OIL .

Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Installation: 

Replace oil drain plug.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
G04726107Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unscrew all bolts.

Remove transmission sump  (1).

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Sump Bolts
G04726108Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Transmission with plastic oil sump
From 11/04 new M6x28.5 T40 Torx bolt can be retrospectively replaced.

Installation: 

Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.

Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.

Tightening torque: 24 11 5AZ  . See 11 TRANSMISSION CASE, OIL .

Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Sump Gasket
G04726109Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Clean transmission oil sump to remove residual oil

Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.

Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.

IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.
Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.
Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Ring On Oil Filter Tube
G04726110Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Sump
G04726111Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.