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24 00 054 Installing exchange transmission (GA8HP45Z) (X6 35i 2011-13)

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IMPORTANT:
  • Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
  • Wear protective gloves.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.

Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.

Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ .

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

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT:
  • Before installing replacement transmission, always flush TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES .
  • After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
  • Use only the approved transmission oil:

    ATF oil Shell L12108 .............. BMW part number 83 22 2 152 426

    Can be substituted by the lifetime oil "ATF -3".............. BMW part number 83 22 2 305 397 

    Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Modify transportation retainers.

Convert all cable clips.

Convert all seal plugs.

Convert protective cap on output shaft.

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

Transmission identification:

Fig 1: Overview Of Gearbox Casing
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