24 11 015 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission oil sump (GA8HP70Z) (N63)

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IMPORTANT:

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

Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.

After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .

To set the correct level, it is mandatory that the service function "Transmission control unit: oil adjustment" is performed using the diagnosis system.

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 heat shields.

Remove oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ .

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.

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

Installation note:

Insert new screws until screw heads make contact.

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

Tightening torque 24 11 4AZ .

IMPORTANT:

Aluminum screws/bolts must be replaced each 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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