BMW X5: Manually Unlocking Transmission Lock
For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the transmission lock.
This can be done from inside or underneath the vehicle.
From vehicle interior:
- Refer to MANUAL EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF TRANSMISSION LOCK.
Underneath car:
- Remove underbody protection.
- Press lever (1) towards rear.
Clamp lever firmly if permanently unlocking is desired.
Locking:
- Release lever (1) or release clamping
Fig. 52: Identifying Lever
NOTES ON MECHATRONICS (GA6HP26Z/GA6HP32Z/GA6HP19Z)
Special tools required:
- 24 2 390
IMPORTANT: After completing work:
- Load specific data version with DIS.
- Check transmission fluid level.
Use only approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
Unscrew plug (1) and disconnect.
Fig. 53: Identifying Plug
Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing sleeve (1).
Fig. 54: Identifying Special Tool (24 2 390)
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Replacing Sealing Sleeve For Transmission Housing (GA6HP26Z)
Special tools required:
24 2 390
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in se
Torque Converter
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER (GA6HP26Z)
Special tools required:
00 2 550
24 4 000
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid
level. Use only approved tran
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Springs With Suspension
MEASURING RIDE-LEVEL HEIGHT OF VEHICLE
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Move vehicle into normal position.
Determine actual ride height (A) - to do so, attach tape measure to rim
flange (2) at bottom middle and measure
to lower edge of wheel arch (1).
Fig. 123: Identifying Ride Height (A)
REMOVING
In the vicinity of the center console
Control Display
Hazard warning system
Intelligent Safety
Ventilation
Glove compartment
Automatic climate control
Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication
Controller with buttons
Two-axle ride level control
xOffroad driving mode
HDC Hill Des
