IMPORTANT:
- Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Ensure adequate ventilation
IMPORTANT: Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
To set the correct level, it is mandatory that the service function "Transmission control unit: oil adjustment" is performed using the diagnosis system.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission. Conditions for the oil adjustment:
- Initial condition: Transmission oil temperature 30 º C to 40 ºC
- Final condition: Transmission oil temperature 40 º C to 50 ºC
IMPORTANT: Transmission GA8HP70Z with N57 engine from 03/2011!!
Precondition for oil adjustment
(The transmission oil temperature must be maintained. This will increase the oil quantity in the transmission.)
Performing oil-level adjustment:
An oil-level adjustment is necessary for certain fault code entries in the automatic transmission and after repair (e.g. mechatronic replacement, converter replacement, transmission replacement).
Adding transmission oil:
Stand vehicle on a level surface and secure against rolling off.
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Add automatic transmission fluid according to instructions in the BMW diagnosis system.
Installation note:
Replace sealing ring/oil filler plug Tighten down oil filler plug using
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Automatic transmission: Blade
Blade Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE:
Replacement blades for 24 1 420 Only available as part of complete tool set 24 1
420 (83 30 0 496 716).
Blade Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
In conjunction with: 24 4 131
NOTE:
For securing converter during removal and installation of tran ...