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:
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE
(PETROL/GASOLINE CARS WITH US DMTL VERSION)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove carbon canister.
Unlock and disconnect quick-connect coupling (1).
Unfasten hose clip (2) and remove hose.
Installation:
If necessary, replace hose clamp.
Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Remove inner cover on front seat.
WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only:
To avoid damaging the OC3 mat, it is essential to carry out the following