BMW X5: 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 fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT:
- Before installing replacement transmission, always flush transmission fluid cooler together with lines.
- After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
- Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission! Replacement transmission is supplied filled with transmission fluid.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove automatic transmission.
Convert selector lever (1).
Tightening torque. Convert holder (2) for cable.
Fig. 22: Identifying Convert Selector Lever
Convert transportation lock (1).
Convert all cable holders.
Convert all seal plugs.
Convert protective cap on output shaft.
IMPORTANT: After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.
Transmission identification:
- refer to BMW Parts Service
- on type plate
Fig. 23: Identifying Convert Transportation Lock
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Transmission Case, Oil
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION SUMP
(GA6HP26Z)
IMPORTANT: Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
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Torque Converter Bearing
REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Special tools required:
00 1 450
24 0 200
24 2 351
24 2 352
24 2 353
24 2 360
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove automatic transmission.
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Extension Housing, Bea
REPLACING OUTPUT FLANGE SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Special tools required:
23 0 490
24 4 310
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Use only the approved transmission flui
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For Unlocking Glovebox
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove decorative strip from middle fresh-air grille.
Unlock catches (1).
Press switch (2) out of decorative strip.
Fig. 212: Pressing Switch Out Of Decorative Strip
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING GRIP TRIM FOR GEAR SELECTOR
SWITCH
Special tools required:
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Climate control rules
Principle
Depending on the equipment, some heating and
cooling functions can be automatically activated
depending on the outside temperature.
General information
The outside temperature at which the functions
are to be automatically activated can be set via
iDrive.
Activation is performed if the ou
