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.
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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
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Fig. 7: Identifying Torque Converter
OVERVIEW OF TRANSMISSION HOUSING (GA6HP26Z)
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Fig. 8: Exploded View Of Transmission Housing
- Torque converter
- Transmission housing, front
- Radial seal
- Sealing sleeve for transmission housing
- Radial seal
- Output flange
- Output shaft
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Removing And Installing Automatic Transmission
REMOVING AND INSTALLING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP26Z) (N63)
Notes
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Failure to comply w
Risk Of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes And Skin
Danger of injury!
Contact with eyes or skin may result in injury!
Possible symptoms are:
Impaired sight
Irritation of the eyes
Reddening of the skin
Rough and cracked skin
Protective measures/ru
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.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Cooling Coil For Power Steering
(N63, N74)
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
IMPORTANT: When working on the oil and cooling circuit, protect the
alternator against
dirt/contaminants.
Cover alternator with suitable materials.
Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator ma
Removing Lid
NOTE: Adjusting side lid to fit, refer to ADJUSTING SIDE LID TO FIT.
Adjusting rear lid to fit, refer to ADJUSTING REAR LID TO FIT.
NOTE: The text describes how to remove the lid at one rear lid mounting
point as an
example. Proceed in the same way for the side lids. Spare part lids are always
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