00 11 500 Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

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IMPORTANT: Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Installation:

Tighten down filler plug using

Hexagon wrench 8 A/F
torque wrench
Socket 8 A/F

Fig 1: Identifying Hexagon Wrench, Torque Wrench And Socket
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Topping up transmission fluid after a repair:

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

Undo filler plug (1).

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Top up transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Start engine.

Replenish transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Fig 2: Identifying Filler Plug

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Screw in filler plug (1).

Tightening torque, see 24 11 7AZ in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Press brake pedal to floor and shift through gears 1 to 6 several times at idle speed. Then shift to "P" position (Park).

Then check fluid level.

Checking fluid level:

Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS) or BMW MoDiC to vehicle.
Call up Service functions (drive).
Carry out fluid level check in accordance with instructions.