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BMW 7 Series: Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/Absorbed Through The Skin

Danger of poisoning!

Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!

Possible symptoms are:

  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach aches
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Cramps/fits
  • Unconsciousness

Protective measures/rules of conduct

  • Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
  • Do not pour oil into drinking vessels (drinks bottles, glasses, cups or mugs)
  • Observe country-specific safety regulations

First aid measures

  • Do not induce vomiting.

    If the person affected is still conscious, he/she must rinse out their mouth with water, drink plenty of water and consult a doctor immediately.

    If the person affected is unconscious, do not administer anything by mouth, place the person in the recovery position and seek immediate medical attention.

INSTALLING REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z)

Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.

Tightening torque 24 11 2AZ.

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program control unit for transmission.

Recycling

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT:

  • Before installing replacement transmission, always flush TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER TOGETHER WITH LINES.
  • After completion of work, CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL.
  • Use only approved TRANSMISSION OIL.

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

    Replacement transmissions come filled with transmission fluid

Necessary preliminary tasks

  • Remove AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Modify gearshift lever (1).

Tightening torque 24 51 1AZ.

Modify clip (2) for cable.

Transmission In General
Fig. 6: Identifying Gearshift Lever And Cable Clip

Modify transportation retainers.

Convert all cable holders.

Convert all seal plugs.

Modify protective cap on output shaft.

IMPORTANT: After removing transportation lock, secure torque converter against slipping out.

Transmission identification:

  • On type plate

Transmission In General
Fig. 7: Identifying Torque Converter

OVERVIEW OF TRANSMISSION HOUSING (GA6HP26Z)

Transmission In General
Fig. 8: Exploded View Of Transmission Housing

  1. Torque converter
  2. Transmission housing, front
  3. Radial seal
  4. Sealing sleeve for transmission housing
  5. Radial seal
  6. Output flange
  7. Output shaft

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