24 11 014 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission oil sump (GA8HP45Z) (X6 35i 2011-13)

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IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

IMPORTANT: Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

IMPORTANT:

Use only the approved transmission oil:

ATF oil Shell L12108* .............. BMW part number 83 22 2 152 426

* Can be substituted by the lifetime oil "ATF -3".............. BMW part number 83 22 2 305 397

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Installation note:

The transmission oil sump must be renewed every time it is removed.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque: 8 Nm

Drain automatic transmission oil.

Fig 1: Transmission Oil Drain Plug

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Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unscrew all bolts.

Remove and renew transmission oil sump.

Installation note:

Insert new screws until screw heads make contact.

Tighten down screws in sequence 1...13 to specified torque.

NOTE: Replace aluminium screws; jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail.

Jointing torque: 4 Nm

Angle of rotation: 45°

IMPORTANT: Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced every time they are released.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail (risk of damage) .

Fig 2: Transmission Oil Sump Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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