Removing automatic transmission (all-wheel drive vehicle) (GA8HP95Z)

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH HEADLIGHTS .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FANFARE HORN ON THE LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FANFARE HORN TOWARDS THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT-HAND AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE PORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING BOLT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL UPPER PART IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT THROTTLE BODY .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .
Refer to REMOVING TOP RIGHT CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING TOPPING CLEAN AIR PIPE AT LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT CHARGE AIR PIPE .
Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PLANKING OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE SIDE .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FROM THE REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH EXHAUST TAILPIPE TRIMS .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to REMOVING TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
Refer to DETACHING THE TRANSMISSION BEARING SUPPORT (ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE) .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRANSFER BOX (ATC 13-1) .
Refer to REMOVING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 6 .
Refer to REMOVING THE PROP SHAFT FRONT AT THE FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CYLINDERS 7 TO 12 .

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the engine block.
Serious damage to the engine block and transmission due to damaged and corroded screws.

It is imperative that protruding threads of the transmission bolts are checked for corrosion and damage prior to removal.
It is imperative that all rust is removed from corroded threads and that they are cleaned prior to removal.
Replace rusted and damaged bolts.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage of components in the engine compartment.
When removing the transmission, the tilting of the engine may cause damage to components in the engine compartment.

Before removing the transmission: Support the engine.
Protect engine from tipping movements.
Follow the specifications in the repair instructions.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the transmission.
Damage to the transmission due to unapproved transmission oil.

Use only the approved transmission oil.
Check the transmission oil level after completing the repair.

Release lines

Loosen screw (1) .
Release the screw (2) and remove the sensor.
Lay lines (3) to one side.

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Support transmission.

Support the transmission with special tools 0 495 498 (23 4 050) and 2 219 012 .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes on universal transmission support are a fundamental requirement for these repair instructions and must be complied with at all times.
For additional information see: UNIVERSAL BMW TRANSMISSION SUPPORT .

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Secure transmission to mounting with tensioning strap (1) .

Disconnecting the connector from the pulse generator

Open the lock (1) .
Disconnect the connector (2) .

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REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM holder

Loosen screws (1) .

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Loosen screws (1) .
Remove the left exhaust bracket (2) .

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Loosen screws (1) .

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Loosen screw (1) .
Remove the right exhaust bracket (2) .

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Release converter bolt

Crank the engine on the vibration damper in the direction of rotation until the screw (1) is visible in the recess.
Release all 6 screws (1) the torque converter.

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Securing the torque converter

Prepare special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160)(1) with the shaped part 0 496 061 (24 4 166) (2) as depicted.

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Insert special tool 0 494 451 (24 4 160) into the recess of the transmission housing and apply slight tension using the screw (1) .
Screw the bolt (2) in to the stop.
Tighten down screw (1) .

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Disconnecting the connector from the sealing sleeve

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes on mechatronics are a fundamental requirement for these repair instructions and must be complied with at all times.
For additional information see the Notes on mechatronics below.

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Unlock the connector (1) by turning and disconnect.
Do not touch pins.
Loosen all cable clips.
Insert the special tool 0 494 213 (24 2 390) in the sealing sleeve (1) in arrow direction.

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Notes on mechatronics

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health.
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the automatic transmission after removal of the mechatronics.
Serious damage to the automatic transmission due to non-compliance with the following tasks:

Load specific data status with the diagnostic system.
Use only approved transmission oil.
After completion of repair work, check the transmission oil level.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD (ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE) PROTECTION .

Undo remaining Torx screws

Support the engine.
Loosen the screws (arrows) and remove the transmission.

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