Fluid Pan: Service and Repair
24 11 010 - Removing and installing/sealing or replacing transmission sump (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)
Important!
Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check transmission oil level Checking/Topping Up Fluid Level in Automatic Transmission (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z).
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
E65 only:
Release screws.
Remove transmission underguard (1).
E60/E61/E63/E64 only:
Remove Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Underbody Protection underbody protection.
If necessary, remove exhaust system bracket (N62/N62TU/M57T2 only).
E90/E91/E92 only
Remove rear underbody protection.
If necessary, remove bracket for underbody protection.
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque: 24 11 6AZ Transmission Housing, Transmission Oil Sump.
Drain automatic transmission fluid.
Installation:
Replace oil drain plug.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Unscrew all bolts.
BMW ALPINA B7 version.
Aluminium transmission sump with extending cooling fins.
Remove transmission sump (1).
Important!
GA6HP26Z plastic oil sump version only.
From 10/04 new M6x28.5 T40 Torx bolt 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 Transmission Housing, Transmission Oil Sump.
Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.
Clean transmission oil sump to remove residual oil.
Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.
Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.
Important!
Do not degrease transmission 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 sump.