24 11 011 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission sump (GA6HP19Z) (X6 35i)

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IMPORTANT: Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check FLUID LEVEL .
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove heat shields
Remove CROSS MEMBER .

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ .

Drain automatic transmission fluid.

Installation note:

Replace oil drain plug.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug

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Unscrew all bolts.

Remove transmission sump (1).

Installation note:

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 .

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Sump With Mounting Screws

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Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.

Clean gearbox 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 3: Identifying Transmission Sump Gasket

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Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Ring On Oil Filter Tube

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Installation note:

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

Fig 5: Locating Gasket Position

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