Preparing the replacement transmission

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELDS .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE PROP SHAFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE RETAINING PLATES .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM HOLDER .
Refer to DISCONNECTING HYDRAULIC LINES ON THE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to DETACHING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
Refer to REMOVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP51Z) .

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 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.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Replacement transmissions come filled with oil

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After completion of the work, program the control unit for the electronic gearbox control (EGS).

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When installing a new or replacement transmission, flush the transmission oil cooler and lines.

Replace clamps (arrows) of sound insulation on the right.
Parts: Clamps
Remount the sound insulation on the right.

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Replace clamps (arrows) of sound insulation on the left.
Parts: Clamps
Remount the sound insulation on the left.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After disassembling the transportation retainer, secure the torque converter against slipping out.

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Disassemble transportation retainers.
Remount all cable clips.
Remount all seal plugs.
Remount protective cap on output shaft.
Remount exhaust bracket.
Remount transmission mounting bracket.
If installed: Remount transfer box.
Make note of transmission identification (see BMW Group parts sales and nameplate).

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP51Z) .
Refer to INSTALLING TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
Refer to SECURING THE HYDRAULIC LINES TO THE TRANSMISSION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE EXHAUST BRACKET .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RETAINING PLATES .
Refer to FASTENING THE PROP SHAFT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING STARTER MOTOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECKING/TOPPING UP THE OIL LEVEL IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
Refer to INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE, FRONT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .