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24 00 043 Installing replacement transmission (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.

Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ  . See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

IMPORTANT:
  • Before installing replacement transmission, always flush transmission fluid cooler together with lines  .
  • After completion of work, check transmission oil level .

    Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.

    Use only the approved transmission fluid  . See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .

    Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

E65 only.

If necessary, remove transmission support block  from transmission.

Mount transmission block on replacement transmission.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Block Bolts
G05511245Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws.

Remove transmission support block (1) and exhaust system bracket (2).

Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ  . See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Support Block And Exhaust System Bracket Bolts
G05511246Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Convert transportation lock (1).

Convert all cable holders.

If necessary, modify cable holder.

Modify release lever for transmission interlock.

Convert all seal plugs.

Convert protective cap on output shaft.

IMPORTANT: After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.
Fig 3: Locating Transportation Lock
G05511247Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.