Hydr/el control components/elements
- Replacing oil accumulator (GA8HP45Z)
- Replacing oil reservoir (GA8HP70Z)
Replacing oil accumulator (GA8HP45Z)
IMPORTANT:
- Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT: Applicable to vehicles from 08/2011 Remove transmission oil sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Installation note: The transmission oil sump must be renewed every time it is removed.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL SUMP.
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Release screws (1) (M6x20).
Release screw (2) (M6x59).
Carefully unlock connector (3) with screwdriver.
Carefully pull out oil accumulator.
IMPORTANT: Mounting bolts of oil accumulator must be replaced after removal.

Replacing oil reservoir (GA8HP70Z)
IMPORTANT:
- Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
IMPORTANT: Valid for vehicles manufactured from 08/2011 onward! After completion of repair work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove transmission oil sump.
Release screws (1) (M6x20).
Release screw (2) (M6x59).
Carefully unlock connector (3) with screwdriver.
Carefully pull out oil accumulator.
IMPORTANT: Mounting bolts of oil accumulator must be replaced after removal.

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