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Removing And Installing/Sealing Or Replacing Transmission Sump (GA6HP19Z)

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CAUTION: Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down. After completion of work, check transmission fluid level. See CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP19Z/6HP19Z)  . Use only the approved transmission fluid. See RECOMMENDED FLUID  . Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission.

Remove rear underbody protection. Remove exhaust system bracket from transmission.

Remove oil drain plug (1). See Fig 1 . Drain automatic transmission fluid. Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations. Upon installation: replace oil drain plug. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

Fig 1: Locating Oil Drain Plug
G00382456Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Transmission with plastic oil sump From 11/04 new bolt with M6x28.5 T40 Torx head can be retrospectively replaced.

Unscrew all bolts. Remove transmission sump (1). See Fig 2 . Upon installation: insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact. Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Sump Bolts
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Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump. See Fig 3 . Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth. Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove. DO NOT degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.

Fig 3: Removing Gasket From Transmission Sump
G00382458Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube. See Fig 4 .

Fig 4: Locating Sealing Ring On Oil Filter Tube
G00382459Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: the gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump. See Fig 5 .

Fig 5: Installing Gasket
G00382460Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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