BMW X5: Checking/Topping Up Fluid Level In Automatic Transmission (GA6HP26Z)
IMPORTANT: Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Installation:
Tighten down filler plug using
1. Hexagon wrench 8 A/F.
2. Torque wrench.
3. Socket 8 A/F.
Fig. 1: Hexagon Wrench 8 A/F
Topping up transmission fluid after a repair:
Stand vehicle on a level surface and secure against rolling off.
Undo filler plug (1).
Installation:
Replace sealing ring.
Top up transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.
Start engine.
Replenish transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.
Screw in filler plug (1).
Tightening torque.
Fig. 2: Identifying Filler Plug
Press brake pedal to floor and shift through all gears several times at idle speed. Then shift to "P" position (Park).
Then check fluid level.
Checking fluid level:
- Call up Service functions (Drive) in BMW diagnosis system
- Carry out fluid level check in accordance with instructions
TRANSMISSION DESIGNATIONS
Breakdown of BMW designation:
BREAKDOWN OF BMW DESIGNATION
Manual transmission:
BREAKDOWN OF BMW DESIGNATION (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Automatic transmission:
BREAKDOWN OF BMW DESIGNATION (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
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Universal Transmission Bracket
Special tools required:
00 2 030
23 0 132
23 4 050
NOTE:
The universal transmission bracket is introduced for the E60 AWD
Suitable for manual and automatic transmissions
IMPORTANT: Front and
Removing And Installing Automatic Transmission (GA6HP26Z) N62TU
Special tools required:
00 2 030
23 0 132
23 4 050
24 1 110
24 2 390
24 4 160
23 4 161
24 4 165
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only the approved tra
Installing Replacement Transmission (GA6HP26Z)
Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque.
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Brake Linings On Both Rear Disc
Brakes (Teves Floating Caliper)
Special tools required:
34 1 050.
34 1 280.
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been
removed (brake
pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove wheels.
Remove brake pad wear sensor.
Fig. 42: Identifyin
Instrument cluster
Principle
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
When you change to a different program via Driving
Dynamics Control, the displays in the instrument
cluster adapt to the respective driving
mode.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, it may be
possible to deactivate the disp
