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BMW 7 Series: Hydr/El Control Components/Elements

REPLACING OIL ACCUMULATOR (GA8HP45Z)

  • Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
  • Wear protective gloves.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.

IMPORTANT: Applies 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.

To set the correct level, it is mandatory that the service function "Transmission control unit: oil adjustment" is performed using the diagnosis system.

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.
  • Remove retaining plates.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release screws (1) (M6x20).

Release screw (2) (M6x59).

Tightening torque 24 30 5AZ.

Carefully unlock cable connector (3) with screwdriver.

Carefully pull out oil accumulator.

IMPORTANT: Mounting bolts of oil accumulator must be replaced after removal.

Hydr/El Control Components/Elements
Fig. 47: Identifying Connector And Screws

REPLACING OIL RESERVOIR (GA8HP70Z)

  • Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
  • Wear protective gloves.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.

IMPORTANT: Applies to vehicles from 08/2011

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!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

  • Remove transmission oil sump.

Release screws (1) (M6x20).

Release screw (2) (M6x59).

Tightening torque 24 30 5AZ.

Carefully unlock cable connector (3) with screwdriver.

Carefully pull out oil accumulator.

IMPORTANT: Mounting bolts of oil accumulator must be replaced after removal.

Hydr/El Control Components/Elements
Fig. 48: Identifying Connector And Screws

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