BMW X5: Checking/Topping Up Fluid Level In Automatic Transmission (GA6HP26Z)
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. 1: Hexagon Wrench 8 A/F
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.
Screw in filler plug (1).
Tightening torque.

Fig. 2: Identifying Filler Plug
Press brake pedal to floor and shift through all gears several times at idle
speed. Then shift to "P" position
(Park).
Then check fluid level.
Checking fluid level:
- Call up Service functions (Drive) in BMW diagnosis system
- Carry out fluid level check in accordance with instructions
TRANSMISSION DESIGNATIONS
Breakdown of BMW designation:
BREAKDOWN OF BMW DESIGNATION


Manual transmission:
BREAKDOWN OF BMW DESIGNATION (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)


Automatic transmission:
BREAKDOWN OF BMW DESIGNATION (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)

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Special tools required:
00 2 030
23 0 132
23 4 050
NOTE:
The universal transmission bracket is introduced for the E60 AWD
Suitable for manual and automatic transmissions
IMPORTANT: Front and
Special tools required:
00 2 030
23 0 132
23 4 050
24 1 110
24 2 390
24 4 160
23 4 161
24 4 165
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only the approved tra
Drain automatic transmission fluid at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque.
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, program transmission control unit.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission
SEE MORE:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear right wheel arch trim.
Unlock quick-release fasteners (1) and disconnect vent lines.
Release screws (2) and remove carbon canister (3).
Installation:
Tightening torque 16 13 1AZ.
Fig. 27: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners, Screws And Carbon Canister
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General information
If the trailer socket is occupied, some driver assistance
systems are unavailable, or available to a
limited extent. A Check Control message is displayed
where applicable.
When driving with a trailer or load carrier and the
trailer socket not occupied, some driver assistance
sys