24 00 050 Installing Exchange Transmission (GA6HP19Z)

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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.

Tightening torque 24 11 6AZ .

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

IMPORTANT:

Before installing transmission fluid cooler together with lines: see FLUSHING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER WITH LINES (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) .
After completion of work, check transmission fluid level. See CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP19Z) . Replacement transmission is supplied filled transmission fluid.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.

Failure to comply with this instruction will damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove automatic transmission. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP19Z) N54 .

NOTE: If necessary

Release screws.

Remove and convert transmission bearing block (1).

Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Convert Transmission Bearing Block Screws

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Convert transportation lock (1).

Convert all cable holders.

Convert all seal plugs.

Convert protective cap on output shaft.

IMPORTANT: After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.

Fig 2: Identifying Transportation Lock

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Transmission identification:

Refer to BMW Parts Service.
On type plate