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00 11 500 Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (A5S 325Z)

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CAUTION: Automatic transmission fluid!
It is absolutely essential to use the approved automatic transmission fluid in this automatic transmission, refer to OPERATING FLUIDS - MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION & OPERATING FLUIDS - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
  1. Add ATF After Repairs: 

    Selector lever to setting "P".

    The vehicle must be horizontal and should be secured to prevent it from rolling away.

    Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS) or BMW MoDiC to car.

    NOTE: Before releasing filler plug (1), make sure temperature of automatic transmission fluid is +/- 30°C.

    Release filler plug (1).

    Top up automatic transmission fluid until it flows over.

    Screw in filler plug (1) by hand.

    Start engine and run at idle speed.

    Operate brake and shift through all gears at idle speed several times (hold gears for 3 sec. in each case).

    NOTE: Before releasing filler plug (1), make sure temperature of automatic transmission fluid is +/- 30°C.

    Release filler plug (1) again.

    Top up automatic transmission fluid until it flows over.

    Increase temperature of automatic transmission fluid to 40-50°C.

    Check temperature of automatic transmission fluid with MoDiC or DIS.

    Screw in filler plug (1).

    Installation: 

    Replace filler plug (1).

    Tightening Torque,

    refer to ON-VEHICLE SERVICING (A5S 360R/390R) .

  2. Check Fluid Level: 

    Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS) and/or BMW MoDiC to vehicle and perform fluid level check in accordance with instructions.

Fig 1: Removing Transmission Filler Plug
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