BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing oil accumulator (GA8HP45Z)
IMPORTANT:
- Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT: Applicable to vehicles from 08/2011 Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Installation note: The transmission oil sump must be renewed every time it is removed.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Release screws (1) (M6x20).
Release screw (2) (M6x59).
Carefully unlock connector (3) with screwdriver.
Carefully pull out oil accumulator.
IMPORTANT: Mounting bolts of oil accumulator must be replaced after removal.
Replacing oil reservoir (GA8HP70Z)
IMPORTANT:
Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adeq ...
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Hints
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage.
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.
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