00 11 500 Checking/topping up oil level in automatic transmission (GA6HP26Z)

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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: Use only the approved transmission fluid: Shell M-1375.4 ; BMW part number 83 22 0 142 516 ; 20 liters
To set the correct level, it is mandatory that the service function "Transmission control unit: oil adjustment" is performed using the diagnosis system.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission.
Conditions for oil level adjustment with BMW diagnosis system:

Initial condition:
Transmission oil temperature 30° to 50° C
Final condition:
Transmission oil temperature 30° to 50° C

Performing oil-level adjustment:

An oil-level adjustment is necessary in certain fault code entries in the automatic transmission and after repair (e. g. mechatronic replacement, converter replacement, transmission replacement).

Connect diagnosis and information system.
Open service function (powertrain)
Carry out oil level check in accordance with instructions

Adding transmission oil:

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

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Add automatic transmission fluid according to instructions in the BMW diagnosis system.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug

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Installation note:

Renew sealing ring/oil filler plug.

Tightening torque: 24 11 3AZ .

Tighten down oil filler plug using

Hexagon wrench AF 8
Torque wrench
Socket AF 8

Fig 2: Tightening Oil Filler Plug Using Socket Wrench
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