BMW 7 Series: Transmission Case, Oil Sump
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.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION with side guides
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ.
Drain automatic transmission fluid.
Installation
Replace oil drain plug.
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Fig. 29: Identifying Oil Drain Plug
Recycling
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Unscrew all bolts.
Remove transmission sump (1).
Installation: Insert screws (2) until screw heads make contact.
Insert all further screws in diagonal sequence from inside to outside until screw heads make contact.
Tightening torque 24 11 1AZ.
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Fig. 30: Locating Transmission Oil Sump And Screw Head Screw
Remove gasket (1) from transmission sump.
Clean transmission oil sump to remove residual oil.
Clean sealing faces and groove with a cloth.
Insert new gasket in transmission sump groove.
IMPORTANT: Do not degrease transmission sump with cleaning agent.
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Fig. 31: Identifying Gasket Of Transmission Sump
Replace sealing ring (1) on oil filter tube.
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Fig. 32: Identifying Sealing Ring On Oil Filter Tube
Installation
The gasket is correctly installed when it is engaged in the locating opening of the transmission sump.
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Fig. 33: Identifying Gasket Of Transmission Sump
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Torque Converter Bearing, Seal
REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only approved TRAN
Extension Housing, Bearings, Seal
REPLACING OUTPUT FLANGE SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z/GA6HP32)
Notes
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Failure to comply with this r
Mechanical Attachments
REPLACING SELECTOR SHAFT SEAL (GA6HP26Z)
Notes
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Failure to comply with this requirement wi
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Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
In the vicinity of the center console
Control Display
Ventilation
Hazard warning system
Intelligent Safety
Glove compartment
Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication
Automatic climate control
Controller with buttons
Parking brake
Automatic Hold
PDC Park Distance Control
Wi
