00 11 500 Checking/topping up oil level in automatic transmission (GA6HP26Z) (X6 50i)

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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 note:

Tighten down filler plug using

Hexagon wrench 8 A/F
Torque wrench
Socket 8 A/F

Fig 1: Locating Torque Wrench
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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 note:

Replace sealing ring.

Top up transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Start engine.

Replenish transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Screw in filler plug (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 7AZ .

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

Then check fluid level.

Checking fluid level:

Call up Service functions (Drive) in BMW diagnosis system
Carry out fluid level check in accordance with instructions

Fig 2: Identifying Filler Plug
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