REP-TAT-P-2411-25 Seal/replace the cover (oil pan) for the switching device (8-speed, AISIN GA8F22AW) (Cooper Clubman S and JCW)

NOTE: When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING INTAKE PORT
Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING
Refer to REMOVING CROSS CONNECTION
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Refer to DRAINING THE OIL FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN
Detach the transmission oil cooler from the transmission. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (GA8G45 / F22AW) (EXCEPT COOPER CLUBMAN JCW) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (GA8G45 / F22AW) (COOPER CLUBMAN JCW) .
Seal/replace the cover (oil pan) for the switching device (GA8G45 / F22AW)

REMOVE THE COVER (OIL PAN) FOR THE SWITCHING DEVICE (GA8G45 / F22AW):

NOTE: The transmission oil pan must be replaced each time it is released.

Loosen screws (2).
Remove the cover (1).

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INSTALL THE COVER (OIL PAN) FOR THE SWITCHING DEVICE (GA8G45 / F22AW):

Clean the sealing surface on the transmission.
Replace the cover (1).
Parts: Cover, rubber seal
Insert a new rubber seal into the new cover (1).
Position the new cover (1).
Tighten the screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Cover (oil pan) on transmission (GA8G45 / F22AW)
M6
	Tightening torque 7Nm

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Follow-up work:

Fasten the transmission oil cooler on the transmission. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (GA8G45 / F22AW) (EXCEPT COOPER CLUBMAN JCW) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (GA8G45 / F22AW) (COOPER CLUBMAN JCW) .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN
Refer to TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8G45 / F22AW)
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Refer to INSTALLING CROSS CONNECTION
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE PORT