BMW X5: Installing Replacement Transfer Box (ATC 700)
IMPORTANT: Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with the BMW diagnosis system.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid. Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check transmission oil level and top up if necessary.
Release filler plug (1).
Check oil level.
Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL.
Pour in transmission oil up to lower edge of opening for filler plug (1).
Use only the approved transmission oil.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!
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Fig. 7: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drain transmission oil at oil drain plug.
Tightening torque, 27 00 11AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL.
- Remove transfer box.
Modify following parts:
- Covers and protective caps
- Drive shaft transportation lock
- Vent hose of transfer box
REPLACING OUTPUT FLANGE ON TRANSFER BOX AT REAR (ATC 700)
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check gear oil level. See TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL and top up if necessary.
Use only the approved gear oil in this transfer box.
NOTE:
- Operations for removing output flange are identical to replacing radial shaft seal.
Installation:
- Thickness of new shim must be determined before output flange is installed
Determine and note down measurement A of output flange (previous and new).
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Fig. 8: Checking Measurement A
Determine and note down measurement B of output flange (previous and new).
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Fig. 9: Checking Measurement B
Determine measurement C, thickness of shim.
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Fig. 10: Checking Measurement C
Installation:
Calculate thickness of new shim:
- Add measurement A of output flange (previous) and measurement C of shim
(previous)
Then subtract measurement B (previous) from result A+C (previous) - Subtract measurement B from measurement A of output flange (new)
- Then subtract result of step 2 from result of step 1.
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Removing And Installing / Replacing Control Unit For Transfer Box (ATC
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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Replacement:
Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with
the BMW di
Replacing Output Flange On Transfer Box At Rear (ATC 700)
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check gear oil level, see
Replenishing /Changing
Transfer Case Oil (ATC 700) and top up if necessary.
Use only the approved gear oil in this transfer box.
NOTE:
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Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.
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Notes On Panorama Glass Roof (Initialization/Normalization/Learning Of
Characteristic Curve)
NOTE: Initialization comprises:
Normalization
Learning characteristic curve
The mechanical end positions are recorded and stored during normalization.
The characteristic curve is learned immediately after normalization.
When the characteristic curve is learned, the mechanical closing forces of
