17 21 500 Flushing oil cooler with lines (automatic transmission)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .

Special Tools Required:

17 2 018
17 2 019

NOTE: Carry out the work steps listed when: Fitting a new or replacement transmission. Flushing can only be carried out with the automatic transmission removed.

Procedure:

Automatic transmission removed.

Connect appropriate adapters to oil lines exiting from automatic transmission.

Connect the connecting line 17 2 019 from the oil collection unit with the quick-release coupling.

Connect drain line 17 2 018 using quick-release coupling.

Feed open end of drain line into a suitable collection container.

Using oil collection unit, flush approx. 1 liter of transmission fluid through oil lines and oil cooler. Refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS .

Reposition quick-release couplings.

Flush oil lines/oil cooler in opposite direction with approx. 1 liter of transmission fluid. Refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS .

Disconnect quick-release couplings, remove adapters.

NOTE: Dispose of flushing oil properly; do not under any circumstances reuse it.

Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmissions A5S 310Z, A5S 560Z, A5S 360R/390R, A4S 200R, A5S 325Z, GA6HP26Z:

Fig 1: Identifying Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmissions A5S 310Z, A5S 560Z, A5S 360R/390R, A4S 200R, A5S, GA6HP26Z

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Transmission-oil cooler with lines.
Oil collection unit.
Oil drip tray.

17 2 011 Adapter for connecting transmission-side oil cooler lines (1).

17 2 015 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Deutsche Tecalemit or,

17 2 016 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Horn.

17 2 017 Quick-release coupling (2 pieces).

17 2 018 Hose to oil drip tray (3).

17 2 019 Hose to oil collection unit (2).

17 2 021 Mounting plate for adapter 17 2 011 for transmissions A5S 325Z, GA6HP26Z.

Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmission A4S 310R:

Fig 2: Identifying Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmission A5S 310R

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Transmission-oil cooler with lines.
Oil collection unit.
Oil drip tray.

17 2 012 Adapters (2 x) for connecting transmission-side oil cooler lines (1).

17 2 015 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Deutsche Tecalemit or,

17 2 016 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Horn.

17 2 017 Quick-release coupling (2 pieces).

17 2 018 Hose to oil drip tray (3).

17 2 019 Hose to oil collection unit (2).

Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmission A4S 300J:

Fig 3: Identifying Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmission A4S 300J

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Transmission-oil cooler with lines.
Oil collection unit.
Oil drip tray.

17 2 012 Adapters (2 x) for connecting transmission-side oil cooler lines (1).

17 2 014 Banjo bolt for connecting transmission-side oil cooler lines (1).

17 2 015 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Deutsche Tecalemit or,

17 2 016 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Horn.

17 2 017 Quick-release coupling (2 pieces).

17 2 018 Hose to oil drip tray (3).

17 2 019 Hose to oil collection unit (2).

Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmission A5S 440Z:

Fig 4: Identifying Arrangement Of Flushing Device For Transmission A4S 440Z

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Transmission-oil cooler with lines.
Oil collection unit.
Oil drip tray.

17 2 012 Adapters (2 x) for connecting transmission-side oil cooler lines (1).

17 2 013 Banjo bolt for connecting transmission-side oil cooler lines (1).

17 2 015 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Deutsche Tecalemit or,

17 2 016 Connection for oil collection unit (2), manufacturer: Horn.

17 2 017 Quick-release coupling (2 pieces).

17 2 018 Hose to oil drip tray (3).

17 2 019 Hose to oil collection unit (2).