Cooper S (R53) L4-1.6L SC (W11) (2004)
Transmission Cooler: Procedures
Flushing Transmission Oil Cooler with Lines (Automatic Transmission)
17 21 500 - Flushing transmission oil cooler with lines (automatic transmission)
Special tools required:
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17 2 018
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17 2 019
Note:
Carry out the work steps listed when:
Installing a new or replacement transmission.
Flushing can only be carried out with the automatic transmission removed.
Procedure:
Automatic transmission removed.
Connect appropriate adapters (see description below) to oil lines exiting from automatic transmission.
Connect connecting line 17 2 019 from the oil collection unit with the quick-release coupling.
Connect drain line 17 2 018 using quick-release coupling.
Hold and direct open end of drain line into a suitable drip tray.
Using oil collection unit, flush approx. 1 litre of transmission fluid (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids) through oil lines and transmission oil
cooler.
Reposition quick-release couplings.
Flush oil lines/transmission oil cooler in opposite direction with approx. 1 litre of transmission fluid (refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids).
Disconnect quick-release couplings.
Remove adapter.
Note:
Dispose of flushing oil correctly.
Do not reuse under any circumstances.