BMW X5: Manually Unlocking Transmission Lock
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 TRANSMISSION LOCK.
Underneath car:
- Remove underbody protection.
- Press lever (1) towards rear.
Clamp lever firmly if permanently unlocking is desired.
Locking:
- Release lever (1) or release clamping

Fig. 52: Identifying Lever
NOTES ON MECHATRONICS (GA6HP26Z/GA6HP32Z/GA6HP19Z)
Special tools required:
IMPORTANT: After completing work:
- Load specific data version with DIS.
- Check transmission fluid level.
Use only approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious
damage to the
automatic transmission!
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Unscrew plug (1) and disconnect.

Fig. 53: Identifying Plug
Insert special tool 24 2 390 in sealing sleeve (1).

Fig. 54: Identifying Special Tool (24 2 390)
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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:
The N52KP and N51 engine continue to use the conventional "manifold
injection" system carried over from the N52. The fuel supply components are also
carried over with regard to the EKP module, fuel pump etc.
Fig. 50: Identifying Fuel Supply System
N54 Engine
The N54 engine uses the new High Preci
Fuel tank leakage diagnosis module
The fuel system leak test is regularly conducted when the engine is switched
off. Here, the following processes
are executed during the DME run-down period:
Initial situation
During normal engine operation, the switchover valve in the diagnosis module
is in t