BMW X5: Removing And Installing Transfer Box ATC 700 (Automatic Transmission)
IMPORTANT: After replacement, the "Repair" service function must be carried out with in the BMW diagnosis system.
WARNING: Danger to life! Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform. See MOUNT SECURING FIXTURE FOR VEHICLE ON LIFTING PLATFORM to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
IMPORTANT: After completing work, check gear oil level and top up if necessary.
Filler plug (1): Tightening torque 27 00 11AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL.
Oil level up to filler edge of filler plug (1).
Use only approved gear oil.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer case!
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Fig. 4: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection.
- Remove exhaust system bracket from transmission and transfer box.
- Remove front and rear heat shields.
- Support transmission.
- Remove front propeller shaft.
- Remove transmission cross-member.
Disconnect plugs (1) and (2) from servomotor.
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Fig. 5: Identifying Plugs And Servomotor
Release screw connection of transfer case.
Tightening torque 27 00 9AZ, see TRANSFER BOX IN GENERAL.
Remove transfer case.
Installation:
Pay attention to dowel pin (1).
Grease dowel pin (1).
Apply a thin coat of grease to splines.
Grease: WEICON ANTI-SEIZE.
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Fig. 6: Identifying Dowel Pin
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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
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Removing And Installing / Replacing Control Unit For Transfer Box (ATC
700)
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
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Rear head restraints
Safety information
Warning
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head restraints
can cause injuries in the head and neck
area. There is a risk of injury.
Before driving, install the removed head
restraints on the occupied seats.
Adjust the head restraint so its center supports
the back of the head
Notes On Removing And Installing Low Profile Band Clamps
Special tools required:
31 5 200
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is
overstretched and must
not be reused!
Fig. 128: Identifying Clamp
Removing:
Place special tool 31 5 200 on lugs (1, 2).
NOTE: Make sure that the movable piece (3) of the special tool is
placed on
