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.