(Install transmission)

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Bore hole (1) in drive plate must be accessible from recess for the starter.

Check dowel sleeves (2) and (3) for correct seating.

Replace damaged fitting sleeves.

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Rotate torque converter until bore hole in torque converter is flush with bore hole in drive plate.

Insert screws and tighten.

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Install heat shield (2).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque

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Install holder (2).

Tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 2AZ .

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Install acoustic cover (2).

Install cotter pins (1).

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Feed in holder (4) and install.

Tighten down screws (3).

Tightening torque 18 31 3AZ .

Tighten screw (2).

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ .

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Feed positive battery cable (1) into clamps (2) and install.

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Tighten the screws.

Tightening torque 24 00 1AZ .

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Unscrew screw (1) and screw (2).

Remove special tool 24 4 160 from the recess on the transmission housing.

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Parts: Replace screws.

Crank engine with special tool 11 6 480 at the vibration damper in direction of rotation until screw (1) is visible in the recess.

Tighten all 6 bolts of torque converter with special tool 24 1 110.

Tightening torque 24 40 1AZ .

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Remove special tool 24 2 390 from sealing sleeve.

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Push on plug connector (1) and lock by turning.

Operations are described in:

NOTES ON MECHATRONICS .

CAUTION: Read and comply with important note.

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CAUTION: It is mandatory to use the screw with washer M6x20, also see the appropriate BMW parts catalogue.

Parts: Replace sealing rings.

Install hydraulic lines (2) on transmission.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 22 1AZ .

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Install ground strap (2).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 24 11 7AZ .

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Connect connector (2) from transfer box control unit (longitudinal torque distribution) (3).

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Install the transmission cross member (2).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 22 32 6AZ .

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Insert screws (1) and tighten.

Tightening torque 22 32 3AZ .

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Remove special tool 23 4 050, 00 2 030 and mounting from the transmission.

Remove the tensioning strap (1) from the mounting.

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