00 11 237 Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (GA6HP19Z)

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IMPORTANT: Use only the approved AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUID .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Installation:

Tighten down filler plug using

Hexagon wrench 8 A/F
Torque wrench
Socket 8 A/F

Fig 1: Tightening Filler Plug

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Topping up transmission fluid after a repair

Stand vehicle on a level surface and secure against rolling off.

Undo filler plug (1).

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Top up transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Start engine.

Replenish transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Screw in filler plug (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Filler Plug

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Tightening torque: 24 11 7AZ .

Press brake pedal to floor and shift through gears 1 to 6 several times at idle speed. Then shift selector lever to "P" position (Park).

Then check fluid level.

Checking fluid level

Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS) or BMW MoDiC to car.
Call up Service functions (drive).
Carry out fluid level check in accordance with instructions.