BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Installing exchange transmission (GA8HP45Z) (N20)

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.

IMPORTANT: After completion of 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 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 TRANSFER CASE .

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:

• On type plate

OVERVIEW OF TRANSMISSION HOUSING (GA8HP45Z)

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