BMW X5: 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 serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove underbody protection.
• Remove transmission oil sump.

IMPORTANT: Support transmission with workshop hoist.

Unlock and disconnect plug (1) by turning.

Fig. 55: Identifying Plug

Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing sleeve (1).

Fig. 56: Identifying Special Tool (24 2 390)

Unlock sealing sleeve with slide (1).

Fig. 57: Identifying Sealing Sleeve With Slide

NOTE: Note position of sealing sleeve.

Pull out sealing sleeve (1).

Installation:

Screw in sealing sleeve partially (lug in upper area). Turn until lug engages in groove of transmission. Slide in sealing sleeve.

Lug on sealing sleeve must not be damaged!

Fig. 58: Identifying Sealing Sleeve

REPLACING MECHATRONICS (GA6HP26Z/6HP32Z)

Special tools required:

• 24 2 390

NOTE: After completing work:

• Load specific data version with DIS.

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil 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).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

E60/E61/E63/E64, E70 N62 only:

• Remove exhaust system at manifold and lower.
• Release crossmember from exhaust system on transmission.
• Remove left and right heat shields.
• Remove transmission crossmember.

Secure lever (1) with a cable tie (2) or wire in vertical position.

NOTE: Illustration shows E65.

Fig. 59: Identifying Lever And Cable Tie

IMPORTANT: Mechatronics can be destroyed by static discharges. Therefore the contacts inside the plug must not be touched. Insert special tool immediately after work step.

Unscrew plug (1) and disconnect.

Fig. 60: Identifying Plug

Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing sleeve (1).

Remove transmission oil sump.

Fig. 61: Identifying Special Tool (24 2 390)

Unlock sealing sleeve with slide (1).

Fig. 62: Identifying Sealing Sleeve With Slide

Note position of sealing sleeve.

Pull out sealing sleeve (1).

Installation:

Screw in sealing sleeve partially (lug in upper area). Turn until lug engages in groove of transmission. Slide in sealing sleeve.

Lug on sealing sleeve must not be damaged!

Fig. 63: Identifying Sealing Sleeve

Release all screws (1 and 2).

• 1 = M6 x 58 mm
• 2 = M6 x 20 mm

Remove mechatronics.

Fig. 64: Identifying Screws

IMPORTANT: E65/66 only: Mechatronics without protective bar for solenoid valve must not be reused after removal.

Fig. 65: Identifying Protective Bar And Solenoid Valve

IMPORTANT: E65/66 only: Fit/reuse only mechatronics with protective bar (1) for solenoid valve.

Fig. 66: Identifying Protective Bar

Installation:

Check gaskets (1 and 2) for damage, replace gaskets if necessary.

Coat new seals with automatic transmission fluid and install.

Fig. 67: Identifying Gaskets

Installation:

Insert screws (3) alternately until contact is made with each screw head.

Insert all further screws contact is made with each screw head.

Fig. 68: Identifying Screws

IMPORTANT: Tighten down screws in order 1...10.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission! Tightening torque.

Fig. 69: Identifying Screws Tightening Sequence

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