BMW 7 Series: Controller
MANUAL EMERGENCY RELEASE OF TRANSMISSION LOCK
Manual emergency release of transmission lock from inside vehicle is not possible with GA6HP/GA8HP gearboxes from 03/2010
- From production date 04/2010 on, the transmission lock release cable is not fitted on:
- F01/F02/F03 GA6HP from production date 03/2010
- F01/F02/F03/F04 GA8HP from production date 09/2010
- F07 GA8HP from production date 03/2010
- F10 GA8HP from production date 06/2010
Releasing the transmission lock under the vehicle floor remains possible for towing purposes.
MANUALLY RELEASING TRANSMISSION LOCK
In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical fault, the transmission lock must be manually released, otherwise the wheel will be locked and the vehicle cannot be moved.
IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.
Press the brake pedal when manually releasing the transmission lock, otherwise there is a risk that the vehicle will roll when the transmission lock is manually released.
If the parking brake has to be released as well, observe the following procedure:
1. First, manually release the PARKING BRAKE.
2. Then manually release the automatic transmission lock.
NOTE: Release tool is located in on-board tool kit.
Open lid of drinks holder (1).
Lift out drinks holder (1) and rubber mat (2) from drinks holder base.
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Fig. 59: Identifying Drinks Holder And Rubber Mat Of Drinks Holder Base
Remove cover (1).
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Fig. 60: Identifying Cover Of Drinks Holder Base
Releasing transmission lock
Insert release tool (1) into opening.
Turn release tool clockwise up to stop and press down.
Transmission lock is released!
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Fig. 61: Releasing Transmission Lock Using Release Tool
Locking transmission lock
Pull out release tool in direction of arrow.
Transmission lock is locked.
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Fig. 62: Pulling Out Release Tool In Direction Of Arrow
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Manual Emergency Release Of Transmission Lock
Manual emergency release of transmission lock from inside vehicle is not
possible with GA6HP/GA8HP gearboxes from
03/2010
From production date 04/2010 on, the transmission lock release cable is
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Release Transmission Lock Electronically
For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the parking lock.
Before unlocking the parking lock, secure the vehicle against rolling away.
Emergency release is only possible if the engine
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Carrying Out Ride Height Adjustment
NOTE: Ride height adjustment must be carried out after the following work:
Removal/replacement of ride height sensor or its control rod (only
necessary for vehicles with air suspension or vehicles with VDC)
Replacement of wiring harness
Replacement of air supply system control unit (F01/F02/F04
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK (STABILIZER
LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove anti-roll bar link (2).
Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 31 35 2AZ.
Fig. 79: Iden
