00 11 500 Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (AISIN)

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Special tools required:

24 4 240 . See 24 4 240 TORX WRENCH T55 .

IMPORTANT: Use only the approved automatic transmission fluid in this automatic transmission. See OPERATING FLUIDS .

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Installation:

Details of approved fluid type:

refer also to adhesive label on transmission fluid sump.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection.

Remove heat shield from power steering gear.

NOTE: Only for cars with power steering gear.

Move selector lever to "P" position.

The vehicle must be horizontal and secured against rolling off.

Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS), BMW MoDiC or GT-1 to vehicle.

Release filler plug with special tool 24 4 240 .

Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ .

NOTE: Illustration similar.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (24 4 240)

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Top up transmission fluid. (Transmission fluid has been drained)

Remove M10 oil drain plug (1) from transmission sump.

Tightening torque 24 11 1AZ .

Pour in automatic transmission fluid through filler plug until fluid emerges at oil drain plug.

Start engine and run at idle speed.

Check whether ATF emerges at M10 oil drain plug.

If not, continue to add ATF.

Actuate brake pedal and at idle shift through all gears "P" to "D" twice for more than 2 seconds.

Fig 2: Identifying M10 Oil Drain Plug

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Then move switch to "P" position.

Again check whether ATF emerges at M10 oil drain plug.

Interrogate temperature of automatic transmission fluid with DIS Tester, MoDiC or GT-1.

Increase temperature of automatic transmission fluid to 35... 45°C.

Top up automatic transmission fluid until it flows over.

Screw in filler plug and oil drain plug.

Tightening torque 24 11 1/ 2AZ .

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Check fluid level (fluid temperature must be between 35 and 45°C):

Open oil filler plug.

Slacken oil drain plug (1).

Tightening torque 24 11 1/ 2AZ .

Start engine and run at idle speed.

Unscrew oil drain plug.

Check whether ATF emerges at oil drain plug (1).

If not, pour in ATF up to filler plug.

Top up automatic transmission fluid until it overflows at oil drain plug.

Actuate brake pedal and at idle shift through all gears "P" to "D" twice for more than 2 seconds.

Move switch to "P" position.

Check ATF level again.

Seal plugs when the fluid emerges slightly from the drain plug.

Tightening torque 24 11 1/ 2AZ .