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24 30 100 Replacing oil accumulator (GA8HP45Z)

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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.
IMPORTANT: Applicable to vehicles from 08/2011 Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the APPROVED TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Installation note: 

The transmission oil sump must be renewed every  time it is removed.

IMPORTANT: When the hydraulic impulse storage is exchanged, the spring can be relaxed in pulses due to a mechanical fault in the hydraulic impulse storage, resulting in a sudden escape of oil.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release screws (1) (M6x20).

Release screw (2) (M6x59).

Tightening torque 24 30 5AZ .

Carefully unlock connector (3) with screwdriver.

Carefully pull out oil accumulator.

IMPORTANT: Mounting bolts of oil accumulator must  be replaced after removal.
Fig 1: Identifying Oil Accumulator Connector And Screw
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