Fluid Pan: Service and Repair
24 11 010 Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission oil sump (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)
IMPORTANT:
- Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapours.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT:
Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of repair work, check transmission oil level.
Use only approved transmission oil.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
E65 only:
Release screws.
Remove transmission underbody protection (1).
E60/E61/E63/E64 only:
Remove underbody protection.
If necessary, remove exhaust bracket at gearbox (N62/N62TU/M57T2 only).
E90/E91/E92/E93 only
Remove rear underbody protection.
If necessary, remove bracket for underbody protection.
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ.
Drain automatic transmission oil.
Installation note:
Replace oil drain plug.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Unscrew all bolts.
BMW ALPINA B7 version.
Aluminium transmission oil sump with extending cooling fins.
Remove transmission oil sump (1).
IMPORTANT:
GA6HP26Z plastic oil sump version only.
From 10/04 new M6x28.5 T40 Torx screw can be retrospectively replaced.
Installation note:
Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.
Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.
Tightening torque: 24 11 5AZ.
Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.
Clean gearbox oil sump to remove residual oil.
Clean sealing surfaces and groove with a cloth.
Insert new gasket in transmission oil sump groove.
IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission oil sump with cleaning agent.
Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.
Installation note:
The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission oil sump.
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