24 11 010 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission sump (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

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IMPORTANT: Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check transmission oil level .
Use only the approved transmission fluid . See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

E60/E61/E63/E64 only:

Remove underbody protection. See 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Underguard

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Remove oil drain plug (1).

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

Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Installation:

Replace oil drain plug.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Unscrew all bolts.

BMW ALPINA B7 version.

Aluminum transmission sump with extending cooling fins.

Remove transmission sump (1).

IMPORTANT: GA6HP26Z plastic oil sump version only.
From 10/04 new M6x28.5 T40 Torx bolt can be retrospectively replaced.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Sump And Bolts

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Installation:

Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.

Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.

Tightening torque: 24 11 5AZ . See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.

Clean transmission oil sump to remove residual oil.

Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.

Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.

IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Sump Gasket

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Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.

Fig 5: Identifying Sealing Ring (1) On Oil Filter Tube

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Installation:

The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Sump Bolts

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