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24 00 050 Installing exchange transmission (GA6HP19Z)

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Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.

Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ .

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

IMPORTANT:
  • Before installing exchange transmission, always flush TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES .
  • After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

    Exchange transmission is supplied filled with transmission oil.

    Use only the approved transmission fluid: Shell M-1375.4 ; BMW part number 83 22 0 142 516 (20 liters)

    Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the transmission.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

If necessary: 

Release screws.

Remove and convert transmission bearing block (1).

Tightening torque 24 71 6AZ .

Fig 1: Locating Convert Transmission Bearing Block
G04726103Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Convert transportation retainer (1).

Convert all cable clips.

Convert all seal plugs.

Remove protective cap on output shaft.

IMPORTANT: After removing transportation retainer, secure torque converter against slipping out.

Transmission identification:

Fig 2: Identifying Transportation Lock
G04726104Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.