00 11... Draining/topping up transmission oil in manual gearbox

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NOTE: Transmission must be at operating temperature.
Transmission oil:

refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION -- OPERATING FLUIDS

Filling capacities:

Refer to TECHNICAL DATA .

Draining transmission oil:

Release oil drain plug (1) and filler plug (2).
Clean oil drain plug (1) and screw in.
F30/F33/F34/F35/F36: Tightening torque 23 00 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug And Filler Plug
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Fill transmission with transmission oil.

Pour in gear oil until overflowing.
Screw in oil filler plug (2).
F30/F33/F34/F35/F36: Tightening torque 23 00 2AZ .

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.