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17 21 500 Flushing Oil Cooler with Lines (Automatic Transmission)

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Special tools required: 

NOTE: Carry out the work steps listed when:
Fitting a new or replacement transmission
Flushing can only be carried out with the automatic transmission removed.

Procedure: 

Automatic transmission removed.

Connect appropriate adapters (see description below) to oil lines exiting from automatic transmission.

Connect the connecting line 17 2 019. See 17 2 010 SET OF ADAPTERS from the oil collection unit with the quick-release coupling.

Connect drain line 17 2 018. See 17 2 010 SET OF ADAPTERS using quick-release coupling.

Feed open end of drain line into a suitable collection container.

Using oil collection unit, flush approx. 1 liter of transmission fluid (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids) through oil lines and oil cooler.

Reposition quick-release couplings.

Flush oil lines/oil cooler in opposite direction with approx. 1 liter of transmission fluid (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids).

Disconnect quick-release couplings, remove adapters.

NOTE: Dispose of flushing oil properly; do not under any circumstances reuse it.

Arrangement of flushing device for transmissions A5S 310Z, A5S 560Z, A5S 360R/390R, A4S 200R, A5S 325Z, GA6HP26Z 

  1. Transmission-oil cooler with lines
  2. Oil collection unit
  3. Oil drip tray

17 2 011 Adapter for connecting transmission-side oil cooler lines (1)

17 2 015 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Deutsche Tecalemit

17 2 016 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Horn

17 2 017 Quick-release coupling (2 pieces)

17 2 018 Hose to oil drip tray (3)

17 2 019 Hose to oil collection unit (2)

17 2 021 Mounting plate for adapter 17 2 011 for transmissions A5S 325Z, GA6HP26Z

Fig 1: Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmissions (A5S 310Z)
G04794064Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Arrangement of flushing device for transmission A4S 310R 

  1. Transmission-oil cooler with lines
  2. Oil collection unit
  3. Oil drip tray

17 2 012 Adapters (2 x) for connecting transmission-side oil cooler lines (1)

17 2 015 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Deutsche Tecalemit or

17 2 016 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Horn

17 2 017 Quick-release coupling (2 pieces)

17 2 018 Hose to oil drip tray (3)

17 2 019 Hose to oil collection unit (2)

Fig 2: Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmission (A4S 310R)
G04794065Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Arrangement of flushing device for transmission A4S 300J 

  1. Transmission-oil cooler with lines
  2. Oil collection unit
  3. Oil drip tray

17 2 012 Adapters (2 x) for connecting transmission-side oil cooler lines (1)

17 2 015 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Deutsche Tecalemit or

17 2 016 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Horn

17 2 017 Quick-release coupling (2 pieces)

17 2 018 Hose to oil drip tray (3)

17 2 019 Hose to oil collection unit (2)

Fig 3: Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmission (A4S 300J)
G04794066Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Arrangement of flushing device for transmission A5S 440Z 

  1. Transmission-oil cooler with lines
  2. Oil collection unit
  3. Oil drip tray

17 2 012 Adapters (2 x) for connecting transmission-side oil cooler lines (1)

17 2 015 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Deutsche Tecalemit or

17 2 016 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Horn

17 2 017 Quick-release coupling (2 pieces)

17 2 018 Hose to oil drip tray (3)

17 2 019 Hose to oil collection unit (2)