23 11 310 Replacing shifting unit

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NOTE: After completion of work, check transmission OIL LEVEL .

IMPORTANT: Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the manual transmission.

Installation note:

After installing the shifting unit, it is necessary to teach in the position of the zero gear sensor again.

The adjustment is performed using the "Service Function" of the BMW diagnosis system (learn/write the zero-gear sensor).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove coolant hose from holder (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hose Holder

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Release clips on limit position/holder (1).

Detach selector lever cables (2) at ball joints.

Fig 2: Identifying Stop/Holder, Selector Lever Cable And Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 23 41 1AZ

Pull shifting unit up and out of transmission.

Note installation position.

Installation note:

Clean thread pitches.

Replace microencapsulated screws.

Apply Loctite 5203 sealing compound.

Fig 3: Identifying Microencapsulated Screws

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