00 11 500 Checking/topping up oil level in automatic transmission (AISIN): Notes

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IMPORTANT: Use only the APPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL OPERATING FLUIDS in this automatic transmission.

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

Installation note:

Details of approved oil grade:

refer also to adhesive label on transmission oil sump.

NOTE: Level out oil level in automatic transmission via overflow connector.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove underbody protection.

Remove heat shield from hydraulic steering gear.

NOTE: Only for vehicles with hydraulic steering gear.

Move selector lever to "P" position.

The vehicle must be horizontal and secured against rolling off.

Connect BMW diagnosis system.

Release oil filler plug with special tool 24 4 240.

Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ .

NOTE: Graphic similar.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Filler Plug Using Special Tool (24 4 240)

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

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

Tightening torque 24 11 1AZ .

Pour in automatic transmission fluid through oil filler plug until oil 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 footbrake 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.

Check the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid with the BMW Diagnosis System.

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

Top up automatic transmission fluid until it flows over.

Screw in oil filler plug and oil drain plug.

Tightening torque 24 11 1/2AZ .

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.