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28 40 000 Removing and installing or replacing clutch cover (GS7D36SG)

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Special tools required: 

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

Installation note: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

To prevent the transmission oil from spilling out, tilt the gearbox back before removing the clutch cover.

Installation note: 

After completing work, add transmission oil and check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Lever snap ring (1) out of housing with a suitable tool.

Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring
G06905066Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Slip bush 23 0 390must  be used when clutch cover is dismantled and installed.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 23 0 390
G09922374Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull clutch cover with special tool 13 5 250 and adapter 54 0 163 out of housing.

IMPORTANT: Ensure uniform (non-tilting) detachment by alternately using the 3 tightening threads.
Fig 3: Pulling Clutch Cover
G09922375Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove oil fouling with fluff-free cloth.

Clean snap ring groove before installing clutch cover.

Press clutch cover (1) into housing with arrow pointing up and strike evenly with a plastic hammer.

Then secure clutch cover with snap ring.

Make sure snap ring is correctly fitted.

Installation note: 

Moisten O-ring and radial shaft seal with gearbox oil.

Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Cover
G09922376Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.