Transmission Service; Back-Up Light Switch, Replacing; Selector Shaft Seal, Replacing (Transmission Installed) - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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Transmission Service

Back-up light switch, replacing

Raise and safely support vehicle to
access back-up light switch. Unscrew
switch from transmission.
Note:
The back-up light switch (arrow)
on Getrag transmissions is in the
left side of the transmission.
The back-up light switch on ZF
transmission is in the right front of
the transmission.
Install new switch.
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Tightening torque
Back-up light
switch to
transmission
Check transmission fluid level
-
before lowering vehicle.
Selector shaft seal, replacing
(transmission installed)
- Raise and safely support vehicle.
Support transmission with
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transmission jack.
On rear wheel drive cars:
230-3
20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
2/25/2009 10:17 PM