23 11 310 Replacing shifting unit

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NOTE: After completion of work, check gearbox oil level.

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

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 INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N16)
Remove INTAKE PIPE FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N18)
Release COOLANT EXPANSION TANK and place to one side

Remove coolant hose from bracket (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hose Bracket

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Release clips on stop/holder (1).

Detach selector lever cables (2) at ball joints.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Holder 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 Screws

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