24 00 054 Installing Exchange Transmission (GA8HP45Z)

24 00 054 Installing Exchange Transmission (GA8HP45Z)







IMPORTANT:
- Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Ensure adequate ventilation







Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ.

IMPORTANT: After completion of repair work, program control transmission control unit.







Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.







IMPORTANT:
- Before installing exchange transmission, always flush transmission oil cooler together with lines.
- 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
Exchange transmissions come filled with oil







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove automatic transmission
- Modify transmission bearing block







Swap over release lever (3).
Tightening torque 24 51 3AZ.
Convert holder for cable.
Tightening torque 24 51 4AZ.

NOTE: Bowden cable and relay lever for the emergency release are discontinued for transmissions with a production date beginning on 03/2010.







Modify transportation retainers.
Convert all cable clips.
Convert all seal plugs.
Convert protective cap on output shaft.

IMPORTANT: After removing transportation retainer, secure torque converter against slipping out.

Transmission identification:
- refer to BMW Parts Department.
- On type plate