28 00 101 Installing replacement transmission (GS7D36SG)

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Drain gear oil at oil drain plug.

Tightening torque: see 28 00 DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX .

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

Recycling

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations

IMPORTANT:

In case of TCT N54, before installing replacement transmission, always flush TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES .
After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.

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 gearbox.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX .

NOTE: Release screws.
Remove and convert transmission bearing block (1).

Fig 1: Locating Bearing Block Screw

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Picture shows N54.

Modify all transportation retainers.

Convert all cable holders.

Convert all seal plugs.

Convert protective cap on input shaft.

Transmission identification:

refer to BMW Parts Department.
On type plate

Fig 2: Identifying Transportation Retainers, Cable Clips, Seal Plugs And Protective Cap
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