Auto Trans Cooper

2008 MINI Cooper
2007 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Repair Instructions - Cooper
2007 TRANSMISSION
Automatic Transmission - Repair Instructions - Cooper
00 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
00 DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers

Do not pour oil into drinking vessels (drinks bottles, glasses, cups or mugs)
Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures:
Do not induce vomiting.
If the person affected is still conscious, he/she must rinse out their mouth with water, drink plenty of
water and consult a doctor immediately.
If the person affected is unconscious, do not administer anything by mouth, place the person in the
recovery position and seek immediate medical attention.
00 RISK OF INJURY IF OIL COMES INTO CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN
Danger of injury!
Contact with eyes or skin may result in injury!
Possible symptoms are:
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Impaired sight
Irritation of the eyes
Reddening of the skin
Rough and cracked skin
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
Wear protective goggles

Wear oil-resistant protective gloves
Observe country-specific safety regulations
First aid measures:
Eye contact: Rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; if available, use an eye-
rinsing bottle. If irritation of the eyes persists, consult a doctor.
Skin contact: Wash off with soap and water immediately. If irritation persists, consult a doctor.
NOTE: Do not use solvents/thinners.
00 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING OIL
WARNING: Refer to 00 DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED

THROUGH THE SKIN and 00 RISK OF INJURY IF OIL COMES INTO
CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Measures if oil is unintentionally released:
Personal precautionary measures: Danger of slipping! Keep non-involved persons away from the work
area. Wear personal protective clothing/equipment.
Environmental protection measures: Prevent oil from draining into drain channels, sewerage systems,
pits, cellars, water and the ground.
Limiting spread: Use oil blocks to prevent the surface spread of oil.
Cleaning procedure: Bind and dispose of escaped oil with nonflammable absorbents.
NOTE: Do not flush oil away with water or aqueous cleaning agents.
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Special tools required:
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00 2 030
23 4 150
NOTE: Suitable for manual and automatic transmissions
IMPORTANT: Supports (1) can be laterally adjusted by means of screws (2).

Carrier (3) of rear supports (1) can be longitudinally adjusted by means of
screw.
Supports must be adapted in length and width to the transmission.
Fig. 1: Identifying Carrier, Rear Supports And Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Supporting transmission:
Support transmission with special tools 23 4 150 , 00 2 030 .
Joint (1) for height adjustment.
Joint (2) for inclination angle adjustment.
IMPORTANT: Transmission must be secured with tensioning strap (3).
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Fig. 2: Identifying Special Tool (23 4 150 & 00 2 030)

24 00 ... OVERVIEW OF TRANSMISSION HOUSING (AISIN)
Fig. 3: Identifying Transmission Housing Components (Aisin)

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24 00 031 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION (AISIN)
00 2 030
23 4 150
NOTE: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
IMPORTANT: Use only the approved automatic transmission fluid in this automatic
transmission.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the
automatic transmission!
IMPORTANT: An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in gear teeth noises
being transmitted to the passenger compartment.
Adjust selector lever. See GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
- 2007 HATCHBACK
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition.

Disconnect battery.
Remove air intake filter housing.
Remove intake filter housing gaiter.
Drain coolant.
Secure engine in installation position.
Lower front axle support.
Remove catalytic exhaust-gas converter (diesel W16 only)
Remove starter.
Remove rubber mounts for transmission mounting.
Remove left output shaft.
Remove right output shaft.
Only on diesel engine (W16)
Remove stud bolt (1) on transmission side for securing catalytic converter.
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Fig. 4: Identifying Stud Bolt

Only on diesel engine (W16)
Unscrew nut (1).
Release holder (2) from engine.
Fig. 5: Identifying Holder And Nuts

Unfasten hose clips.
Disconnect coolant hoses (1) from oil cooler.
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Fig. 6: Identifying Coolant Hoses

Disconnect multiple connectors (1/2) of EGS control unit.
Remove wiring harness.
Pay attention to routing of wiring harness.
NOTE: Illustration similar.
Engine shown removed.
Fig. 7: Identifying Multiple Connectors

Release cable lock nut (1).
Tightening torque. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 2007

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Installation:
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Adjust selector lever
Fig. 8: Identifying Cable Lock Nut

Disconnect plug (1) from gear position switch.
Remove hose (2) from holder.
Slide cable locking sleeve (3) in direction of arrow.
Remove cable upwards from holder.
Fig. 9: Identifying Plug, Cable Locking Sleeve And Hose

Supporting transmission:
Support transmission with special tools 23 4 150 and 00 2 030 .
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Secure transmission with tensioning strap (3).
Tasks are described in TRANSMISSION BRACKET.
Fig. 10: Identifying Special Tool (23 4 150) And (00 2 030)
Release nut (1) through opening for starter.
Crank engine further and release remaining 5 nuts.
Bolt connection, converter:

HATCHBACK .
Fig. 11: Identifying Nut

Release bolts and remove transmission.
IMPORTANT: Transmission mounting bolts differ in length.
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Note installation position.
Installing the wrong bolts may cause serious damage.

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Installation:
Check that dowel sleeves are correctly seated.
Replace damaged dowel sleeves.
Fig. 12: Locating Dowel Sleeves

24 00 051 INSTALLING REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION (AISIN)
IMPORTANT: Before installing replacement transmission:

After completing work:
Check oil level.
Use only the approved automatic transmission fluid.
Reset adaptation values.

Perform clutch and gear ratio adaptation.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
Recycling:
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
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Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations
Remove automatic transmission.
Convert following parts from previous transmission to new transmission.
Converter, transportation lock (1).

Holder, shift cable (R56 only)

HATCHBACK .
Bracket with retaining clips for wiring harness

Transportation plate
Transmission carrier with transmission bearing block (not R56)

HATCHBACK .
Fig. 13: Identifying Transportation Lock

11 TRANSMISSION CASE, OIL

23 11 TRANSMISSION DESIGNATIONS
Breakdown of MINI designation:
Manual transmission:
TRANSMISSION DESIGNATIONS CHART
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GS5-65 BH/SH
G Transmission
S Transmission type S = Manual transmission

A = Automatic transmission
5 Number of forward gears
65
B = Petrol/gasoline gear ratio
B Gear set
D = Diesel gear ratio
H = Midland
H Code letter of transmission manufacturer G = Getrag
Z = ZF (Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen)
Automatic transmission:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATION

GACVT 16Z (CVT) Automatic
G Transmission
S = Manual transmission
A Transmission type
Electronically controlled continuously variable automatic
CVT
transmission
16 Manufacturer's code number
Code letter of transmission
Z Z = ZF (Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen)
manufacturer
TRANSMISSION MANUFACTURER CHART

GA6F21 WA Automatic
G Transmission
S = Manual transmission
A Transmission type
6 Number of forward gears
F21 Manufacturer's code number
WA Code letter of transmission manufacturer A = AISIN
Manual transmission:
MANUFACTURER DESIGNATION CHART

MINI designation Manufacturer Manufacturer designation Remark
GS5-65BH Midland R65 R50
GS6-85DG Getrag G285D R50
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GS6-85BG Getrag G285 R53

GS5-52BG Getrag G252 R50/52
GS6-53BG Getrag G253 R56 N14 engine
GS6-55BG Getrag G255 R56 N12 engine
GS6-53DG Getrag G253 R56 W16 engine
Automatic transmission:
MANUFACTURER DESIGNATION CHART

MINI designation Manufacturer Manufacturer designation Remark
GA CVT 16Z ZF ECVT R52
GA 6F21 WA AISIN F21 R52/53
24 11 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION FLUID

SUMP (AISIN)
Secure engine in installation position.
Raise engine and transmission.
NOTE: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.
Make a note of drained ATF quantity.
Required replenishment quantity approx. 4.5 liters.
transmission.
Otherwise the automatic transmission may incur extensive damage!
Do not drain fluid before the transmission has cooled down.
Remove underbody protection (1).
Release screw (2).
Drain off transmission fluid.
Unscrew bolt (3).
Drain off transmission fluid.
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Installation:
Replace seals.
Fig. 14: Identifying Underbody Protection And Screws

Twist sump tube (1) out of transmission fluid sump and drain remaining transmission fluid.
Fig. 15: Identifying Sump Tube

Release bolt with Torx head (1).
Remove remaining mounting bolts from transmission fluid sump and remove sump.
Remove sump gasket.
Clean sealing surfaces.
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Installation:
Clean gasket.
Fig. 16: Locating Torx Head Bolt

Clean sump magnets (1) and insert in new transmission fluid sump.
Screw sump tube (2) at distance (A)
R25/R53: 50.05-50.75 mm
R56: 37.35-38.05 mm into new transmission oil sump.
Fit oil drain plug with new seal.

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IMPORTANT: Do not tighten sump tube too tightly.
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Fig. 17: Identifying Sump Magnets And Sump Tube

24 11 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER (AISIN)
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.

Use only the approved transmission fluid.
IMPORTANT: No dirt is allowed to enter the oil circuit.
Drain coolant
Remove intake filter housing
Unfasten hose clips.
Detach coolant hoses (1) from transmission fluid cooler.
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Fig. 18: Identifying Coolant Hoses

Release screw (1).

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Installation:
Pay attention to position lug (2).
Fig. 19: Identifying Lug And Screw

Replace sealing ring (1).
Installation:
Clean contact surfaces.
Moisten sealing ring (1) with clean transmission fluid.
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Fig. 20: Identifying Sealing Ring

Replace sealing ring (1).
Installation:
Moisten sealing ring (1) with clean transmission fluid.
Fig. 21: Identifying Sealing Ring

24 11 170 REPLACING TRANSMISSION BREATHER
IMPORTANT: Check breather for completeness after removal.

Broken-off breather retaining lugs will result in serious damage to and
failure of the automatic transmission.
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Remove rubber mounts for transmission mounting.
Remove hose from holder (1).
Lever breather (2) out of transmission case with a suitable tool.
Fig. 22: Identifying Holder And Breather

Check breather for completeness.
Retaining lugs (1) must not be broken off and be left behind in the transmission.
Fig. 23: Identifying Lugs

24 21 515 REPLACING RADIAL SHAFT SEAL FOR DRIVE SHAFT (AISIN)
00 5 010
24 4 250
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NOTE: Transmission removed!
Remove torque converter.
Pull off radial shaft seal with special tool 00 5 010 .
Fig. 24: Identifying Special Tool (00 5 010)

Installation:
Clean sealing surface.
Lubricate sealing lip of shaft seal with clean transmission oil.
Push radial shaft seal (1) onto special tool 24 4 250 and drive firmly home.

24 30 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HYDRAULIC SELECTOR UNIT (AISIN)
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transmission.
Remove 24 11 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING

TRANSMISSION FLUID SUMP (AISIN).
Remove 24 31 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRANSMISSION FLUID
STRAINER (AISIN).
Bend open retaining lugs (1) of hand valve lever.
Slacken nut (2).

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Remove hand valve lever (3).
Fig. 26: Identifying Retaining Lugs, Slacken Nut And Valve Lever
Release plugs (1/2) from holders and disconnect.
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Fig. 27: Identifying Plugs

Release screw (1).

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Remove oil temperature sensor (2) with locking plate (3).
Installation:
Moisten seal with ATF.
Fig. 28: Identifying Oil Temperature Sensor And Locking Plate

Disconnect plugs of magnet and pressure valves.
Installation:
Pay attention to routing of cables.
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Fig. 29: Locating Plugs Of Magnet And Pressure Valves

IMPORTANT: When removing selector unit, slide in selector slide (1) and hold down.
Fig. 30: Identifying Selector Slide

IMPORTANT: Screws have different lengths.

Numbers: 4,6,10,12=28 mm.
Numbers: 2,3,5,7,8,11=21 mm.
Numbers: 1,9=16 mm.
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Fig. 31: Identifying Screws

First release screws uniformly in specified order and then remove.
Remove selector unit. Refer to 24 30 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HYDRAULIC

SELECTOR UNIT (AISIN).
Installation:
Pay attention to installation location of cable holders and cables.

IMPORTANT: Under the selector unit at the end of the selector slide is the accumulator
plunger (1) with spring.
Hold accumulator plunger (1) and spring firmly when removing selector unit.
Installation:
Moisten accumulator plunger and spring with ATF.
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Install selector unit, accumulator plunger and spring simultaneously.
Fig. 33: Identifying Accumulator Plunger

Installation:
Before installing selector unit, secure cable with adhesive tape in installation location on housing.
Fig. 34: Identifying Cable With Adhesive Tape

IMPORTANT: Insert screws slightly during installation, align selector unit and tighten down
in specified order.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed.

HATCHBACK .
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24 35 508 REPLACING WIRING HARNESS IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AISIN)

transmission.
Remove hydraulic selector unit. Refer to 24 30 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING

HYDRAULIC SELECTOR UNIT (AISIN).
Release screw (1).
Disconnect multiple connector (2) of EGS control unit.

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Installation:
Coat O-ring with ATF.
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Fig. 36: Identifying Screws And Multiple Connector

Release screw (1).

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Installation:
Fig. 37: Identifying Multiple Connector And Screws

24 35 560 REPLACING SPEED SENSOR (OUTPUT) (AISIN)

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transmission.

Release screw (1).

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Remove sensor (2).
Fig. 38: Identifying Sensor And Screw

24 35 565 REPLACING SPEED SENSOR (INPUT) (AISIN)

transmission.
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Release screw (1).

HATCHBACK .
Remove sensor (2).

12 TORQUE CONVERTER BEARING

24 12 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SELECTOR SHAFT RADIAL SEAL
(AISIN)
24 4 280
24 4 290
Remove gear position switch
Screw special tool 24 4 280 firmly into radial shaft seal.
Pull seal out of transmission case by means of bolt (1).
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Installation:
Coat sealing lips of new radial seal with clean transmission oil.
Drive shaft seal firmly home with special tool 24 4 290.

15 ELECTRICAL ATTACHMENTS
24 10 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GEAR POSITION SWITCH (AISIN)
24 4 270
IMPORTANT: An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in gear teeth noises.
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Remove intake filter housing

Release cable lock nut (1).
Installation:
Adjust gearshift mechanism.
Fig. 42: Identifying Cable Lock Nut

Disconnect plug (1) from gear position switch.
Unlock locking sleeve (3) in direction of arrow.
Remove cable upwards from holder.
Release nut (4) and remove selector lever.

HATCHBACK .
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Fig. 43: Identifying Plug, Cable Locking Sleeve And Hose

Release shim (1), retaining ring (2) and nut (3).
Release bolts (4).
Remove switch.
Installation:
Insert screws (4) slightly.
Fit shim, retaining ring and nut.

HATCHBACK .
Fig. 44: Identifying Shim, Retaining Ring And Nut

Mount special tool 24 4 270.
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Tighten screw (1).
Align position switch to "N".
Tighten down screws (2).

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Installation:
Connect gear position switch plug

24 10 018 ADJUSTING SELECTOR LEVER (AISIN)
IMPORTANT: An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in gear teeth noises be
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Remove suction filter housing.

Move selector lever to "P" position.
Insert end of shift cable into locating sleeve (1) of selector lever.
Insert shift cable in holder.
Secure shift cable with clip to retaining bracket (2).
Move selector lever to "P" position (in counterclockwise direction).
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Fig. 46: Identifying Sleeve And Bracket

Grip nut (1) and tighten down nut (2).
NOTE: Press against end of shift cable shortly before tightening down screw.

HATCHBACK .
Fig. 47: Identifying Nut

24 12 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SELECTOR SHAFT RADIAL SEAL

(AISIN)
24 4 280
24 4 290
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Remove gear position switch
Screw special tool 24 4 280 firmly into radial shaft seal.
Pull seal out of transmission case by means of bolt (1).

Installation:

25 1. ... SHIFTLOCK TROUBLESHOOTING (AISIN)
NOTE: Troubleshooting with DIS Tester.
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21 DRIVE-INTERMEDIATE-OUT
24 21 220 REMOVING RADIAL SHAFT SEAL OF LEFT AXLE SHAFT (AISIN)
23 0 490
24 4 300
Drain off transmission oil.

Remove FRONT AXLE - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 2007 HATCHBACK
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal using a center punch.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.
Screw special tool 23 0 490 into radial shaft seal (1).
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).

Installation:
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24 21 230 REMOVING RADIAL SHAFT SEAL OF RIGHT AXLE SHAFT (AISIN)
23 0 490
24 4 300
Drain off transmission oil.

Remove FRONT AXLE - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 2007 HATCHBACK
Drive a hole into radial shaft seal using a center punch.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a drill as drillings may result in transmission malfunction.
Screw special tool 23 0 490 into radial shaft seal.
Drive out radial shaft seal (1) with impact weight (2).
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Installation:
Drive radial shaft seal (1) firmly home with special tool 24 4 300.

24 21 515 REPLACING RADIAL SHAFT SEAL FOR DRIVE SHAFT (AISIN)
00 5 010
24 4 250
NOTE: Transmission removed!
Remove 40 TORQUE CONVERTER.
Pull off radial shaft seal with special tool 00 5 010 .
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Installation:
Clean sealing surface.
Lubricate sealing lip of shaft seal with clean transmission oil.
Push radial shaft seal (1) onto special tool 24 4 250 and drive firmly home.

30 HYDR-EL CONTROL COMPONENT

24 30 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HYDRAULIC SELECTOR UNIT (AISIN)

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transmission.

TRANSMISSION FLUID SUMP (AISIN)
Remove 24 31 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRANSMISSION FLUID
STRAINER (AISIN).
Bend open retaining lugs (1) of hand valve lever.
Slacken nut (2).

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Remove hand valve lever (3).
Fig. 56: Identifying Retaining Lugs, Slacken Nut And Valve Lever
Release plugs (1/2) from holders and disconnect.
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Fig. 57: Identifying Plugs

Release screw (1).

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Remove oil temperature sensor (2) with locking plate (3).
Installation:
Moisten seal with ATF.
Fig. 58: Identifying Oil Temperature Sensor And Locking Plate

Disconnect plugs of magnet and pressure valves.
Installation:
Pay attention to routing of cables.
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Fig. 59: Locating Plugs Of Magnet And Pressure Valves

IMPORTANT: When removing selector unit, slide in selector slide (1) and hold down.
Fig. 60: Identifying Selector Slide

IMPORTANT: Screws have different lengths.

Numbers: 4,6,10,12=28 mm.
Numbers: 2,3,5,7,8,11=21 mm.
Numbers: 1,9=16 mm.
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First release screws uniformly in specified order and then remove.
Remove selector unit. Refer to 24 30 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HYDRAULIC

SELECTOR UNIT (AISIN).
Installation:
Pay attention to installation location of cable holders and cables.

IMPORTANT: Under the selector unit at the end of the selector slide is the accumulator
plunger (1) with spring.
Hold accumulator plunger (1) and spring firmly when removing selector unit.
Installation:
Moisten accumulator plunger and spring with ATF.
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Install selector unit, accumulator plunger and spring simultaneously.
Fig. 63: Identifying Accumulator Plunger

Installation:
Before installing selector unit, secure cable with adhesive tape in installation location on housing.
Fig. 64: Identifying Cable With Adhesive Tape

IMPORTANT: Insert screws slightly during installation, align selector unit and tighten down
in specified order.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed.

HATCHBACK .
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31 PUMP
24 31 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRANSMISSION FLUID STRAINER
(AISIN)

Use only the approved transmission fluid.

TRANSMISSION FLUID SUMP (AISIN).
Release screws (1).
Remove fluid strainer.

HATCHBACK .
Installation:
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35 WIRING HARNESS, SHIFT

24 35 508 REPLACING WIRING HARNESS IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AISIN)

transmission.

Release screw (1).

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Installation:
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Fig. 67: Identifying Screws And Multiple Connector

Release screw (1).

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Installation:
Fig. 68: Identifying Multiple Connector And Screws

24 35 560 REPLACING SPEED SENSOR (OUTPUT) (AISIN)

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transmission.

Release screw (1).

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Remove sensor (2).

24 35 565 REPLACING SPEED SENSOR (INPUT) (AISIN)

transmission.
Remove selector unit. Refer to 24 30 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING
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Release screw (1).

HATCHBACK .
Remove sensor (2).

40 TORQUE CONVERTER
24 40 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER (AISIN)
00 2 550
24 4 260

Use only approved transmission oil.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
transmission.
Remove automatic transmission. Refer to 00 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY.
Screw special tool 24 4 260 onto torque converter.
Remove torque converter.
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NOTE: Remove torque converter and set down vertically.

When torque converter is removed, transmission oil flows out.

Installation:
When installing, do not damage shaft seal and bearing.
If the torque converter is not correctly installed, the driver of the pump impeller may be damaged when the
transmission is flanged to the engine.
Installation:
Push torque converter through shaft seal onto transmission shaft as far as it will go.
Press torque converter by hand into converter housing and turn in the process. Converter hub opening must snap
into place in driver of pump impeller. Torque converter must be felt to slip inwards.
Determine distance between contact surface and surface (1) of tapped hole in torque converter with special tool
00 2 550 .
NOTE: Measured value must be greater than A.
Mini Cooper S A= 17.5 mm
R56 A = 12.5 mm
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61 ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

24 61 500 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING EGS CONTROL UNIT
Disconnect battery.
Release bolt (1).
Detach retaining bar (2) from control unit.

HATCHBACK .
Disconnect plug (3) and remove control unit from mounting.
IMPORTANT: The adaptation values must be reset after the control unit has been replaced.
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Fig. 73: Identifying Retaining Bar, Plug And Bolt


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2007 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Repair Instructions - Cooper

Automatic Transmission - Repair Instructions - Cooper

Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!

Possible symptoms are:

Protective measures/rules of conduct:

Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers

First aid measures:

Do not induce vomiting.

Contact with eyes or skin may result in injury!

Possible symptoms are:

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Protective measures/rules of conduct:

Wear protective goggles

First aid measures:

NOTE: Do not use solvents/thinners.

00 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING OIL

WARNING: Refer to 00 DANGER OF POISONING IF OIL IS INGESTED/ABSORBED

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Measures if oil is unintentionally released:

23 .. UNIVERSAL TRANSMISSION BRACKET

Special tools required:

NOTE: Suitable for manual and automatic transmissions

IMPORTANT: Supports (1) can be laterally adjusted by means of screws (2).

Fig. 1: Identifying Carrier, Rear Supports And Screws

Support transmission with special tools 23 4 150 , 00 2 030 .

Joint (1) for height adjustment.

Joint (2) for inclination angle adjustment.

IMPORTANT: Transmission must be secured with tensioning strap (3).

Fig. 2: Identifying Special Tool (23 4 150 & 00 2 030)

24 00 ... OVERVIEW OF TRANSMISSION HOUSING (AISIN)

Fig. 3: Identifying Transmission Housing Components (Aisin)

24 00 031 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION (AISIN)

Special tools required:

NOTE: After completion of work, check transmission fluid level.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition.

Only on diesel engine (W16)

Fig. 4: Identifying Stud Bolt

Only on diesel engine (W16)

Unscrew nut (1).

Release holder (2) from engine.

Fig. 5: Identifying Holder And Nuts

Unfasten hose clips.

Disconnect coolant hoses (1) from oil cooler.

Fig. 6: Identifying Coolant Hoses

Disconnect multiple connectors (1/2) of EGS control unit.

Remove wiring harness.

Pay attention to routing of wiring harness.

NOTE: Illustration similar.

Engine shown removed.

Fig. 7: Identifying Multiple Connectors

Release cable lock nut (1).

Tightening torque. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 2007

Adjust selector lever

NOTE: Illustration similar.

Fig. 8: Identifying Cable Lock Nut

Disconnect plug (1) from gear position switch.

Remove hose (2) from holder.