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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection . See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Remove oil drain plug (1). Tightening torque, see 24 11 6AZ in 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP . Drain automatic transmission fluid. Installation: Replace oil drain plug.

Fig 1: Remove Oil Drain Plug (1)

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Unscrew all bolts. Remove transmission sump (1). 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, see 24 11 6AZ in 24 11 TRANSMISSION HOUSING, TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP .

Fig 2: Insert Screws (2) Until Screw Heads Make Contact

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Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump. Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth. Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove. Important! Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.

Fig 3: Remove Gasket (1) From Transmission Sump

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Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.

Fig 4: Replace Sealing Ring (1) On Oil Filter Tube

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

Fig 5: Gasket Is Correctly Installed When It Is Engaged In The Locating Opening

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