BMW 7 Series: Adjusting Gear Lever (Parking Lock Emergency Release)

NOTE: Check cable for ease of movement.

Control for emergency release must not be actuated.

Unfasten nut.

Disconnect cable (1).

Installation:

• Release nut
• Adjust cable by means of holder (2) until spacing A > or = 1 mm is obtained.
• Tighten down nut

Fig. 1: Locating Cable Nut

CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z/GA6HP32Z)

IMPORTANT: Use only the approved TRANSMISSION FLUID.

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

Installation:

Tighten down filler plug using

1. Hexagon wrench 8 A/F
2. Torque wrench
3. Socket 8 A/F

Fig. 2: Tightening Down Filler Plug

Topping up transmission fluid after a repair

Stand vehicle on a level surface and secure against rolling off.

Undo filler plug (1).

Installation

Replace sealing ring.

Top up transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Start engine.

Replenish transmission fluid until it emerges from filling orifice.

Fig. 3: Identifying Filler Plug

Screw in filler plug (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 3AZ.

Press brake pedal to floor and shift through gears 1 to 6 several times at idle speed. Then shift to "P" position (Park).

Then check fluid level.

Checking fluid level

• Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System.
• Call up Service functions (drive).
• Carry out fluid level check in accordance with instructions.

CHECKING/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA8HP45Z, GA8HP70Z, GA8HP90Z)

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

IMPORTANT: 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.

Conditions for the oil adjustment:

• Initial condition: Transmission oil temperature 30 ºC to 40 ºC
• Final condition: Transmission oil temperature 40 ºC to 50 ºC

Performing oil-level adjustment: An oil-level adjustment is necessary for certain fault code entries in the automatic transmission and after repair (e. g. mechatronic replacement, converter replacement, transmission replacement).

• Connect diagnosis and information system.
• Service function (transmission control unit: Oil adjustment) call up
• Carry out oil level check in accordance with instructions

Adding transmission oil:

Stand vehicle on a level surface and secure against rolling off.

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Add automatic transmission fluid according to instructions in the BMW diagnosis system.

Fig. 4: Identifying Filler Plug

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring/oil filler plug

Tightening torque: 24 11 3AZ

Tighten down oil filler plug using:

1. Hexagon wrench 8 A/F
2. Torque wrench
3. Socket 8 A/F

Fig. 5: Tightening Down Filler Plug

Transmission oil

ATF oil Shell L12108*

BMW part number 83 22 2 152 426

container size 20 liters

*Can be substituted by the lifetime oil ATF -3:

BMW part number 83 22 2 305 397

container size 1 liter

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