23 14 567 Removing/replacing zero gear sensor

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Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: After installing the zero-gear sensor, it is necessary to teach in the position of the zero-gear sensor again.
Calibration is carried out using the BMW Diagnosis System "Service Function" (Learn/record zero-gear sensor).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove complete exhaust system . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM , REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM or REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove heat shields.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 26 11 5AZ .

Fig 1: Removing Screws

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Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050 , 00 2 030 .

Fig 2: Supporting Transmission With Special Tools (23 4 050)

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 2AZ .

Detach rubber mount of exhaust system.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 22 32 3AZ .

Lower transmission.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on zero gear sensor.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove zero gear sensor.

Installation note:

Replace screws (2).

Tightening torque 23 14 2AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Zero Gear Sensor Plug Connection And Screws

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove complete exhaust system . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM , REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM or REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove heat shields.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 26 11 5AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Support transmission with special tools 23 4 050 , 00 2 030 .

Fig 2: Supporting Transmission With Special Tools (23 4 050)

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Release screws.

Tightening torque 22 32 3AZ .

Lower transmission.

Fig 3: Locating Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on zero gear sensor.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 23 14 2AZ .

Remove zero gear sensor.

Installation note:

Replace screws (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Zero Gear Sensor And Screws

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