27 10 020 Installing exchange transfer box (ATC 35L)
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IMPORTANT:
Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with the BMW diagnosis system.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drain gear oil at oil drain plug. See 27 00... TOPPING UP TRANSFER BOX OIL (ATC 35L) and 1.0 TRANSMISSION OIL FOR TRANSFER BOX
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Tightening torque 27 10 2AZ .
- Remove TRANSFER BOX .
Remount the following parts:
- Covers and protective caps
- Drive shaft transportation retainer
- Vent hose of transfer box
- Holder for exhaust system on transmission cross-member
- Remount rubber mount for transmission cross-member . See 22 32 001 REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (ATC 35L) .
IMPORTANT:
After completing work, check gear oil level and top up if necessary.
- Undo oil filler plug (1).
Tightening torque 27 10 2AZ .
- Check oil level.
- Top up transmission oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Use only the APPROVED TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!
After replacement:
Repair service function CARRY OUT PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .