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28 60 030 Removing and installing/replacing the hydraulic cap (GS7D36SG)

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IMPORTANT: It is essential to adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness.
Any dirty parts must be cleaned before the hydraulic cap is loosened.
After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved gear oil for dual clutch transmission.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the twin clutch transmission.
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work 

Place twin clutch transmission on a suitable surface.

To prevent the gearbox oil from spilling out, make sure that the hydraulic cap point upward.

Release screws.

Remove hydraulic cover (1).

Installation note: 

Replace seal.

Replace screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Cap
G06905059Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation of hydraulic cap:

Make sure seal is exactly seated.

It is mandatory to comply with the specified order of screw connections 1-12.

Tightening torque, see 28 60 CONTROL UNIT, MECHATRONICS, HYDRAULICS . .

Fig 2: Hydraulic Cover Bolts Tightening/Loosening Sequence (GS7D36SG)
G06905100Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.