BMW X5: Manual Emergency Release Of 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:
- First, manually release the parking brake.
- Then manually release the automatic transmission lock.
NOTE: The release tool is located in the tool kit under the floor panel
in the luggage
compartment!
Slide back cover mat (1) of drinks holder and remove.

Fig. 48: Identifying Slide Back Cover Mat
Open cover (1) in drinks holder base with release tool in direction of arrow.

Fig. 49: Identifying Cover
Insert release tool into opening.
Turn release tool clockwise up to stop and press down.
Transmission lock is released!

Fig. 50: Identifying Release Tool Turning Direction
Locking transmission lock :
Pull out release tool in direction of arrow.
Transmission lock is locked.

Fig. 51: Identifying Release Tool Pulling Direction
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For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the transmission lock.
This can be done from inside or underneath the vehicle.
From vehicle interior:
Refer to MANUAL EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF TR
Special tools required:
24 2 390
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in se
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER (GA6HP26Z)
Special tools required:
00 2 550
24 4 000
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid
level. Use only approved tran
SEE MORE:
REPLACING ALL CONNECTING ROD BEARING SHELLS (N52K)
Special tools required:
00 2 590 PLASTIGAGE (5)
00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL
IMPORTANT: All crank pins are connected with the crankshaft.
Modified procedure: The colors of the connecting rod bearing shells are the
same at the top and bo
Note: With mounting material.
SI number: 0 01 00 (549)
Order number: 00 0 250
Shelf
Fig. 29: Identifying Shelf (00 0 250)
DRAWER BLOCK
Note: With 5 lockable drawers
SI number: 0 01 00 (549)
Order number: 00 0 260
Drawer block
Fig. 30: Identifying Drawer Block (00 0 260)
REAR PANEL (2 PCS.)
Note: F