SMG Transmission - Service Functions During Repairs

2006 BMW 330Ci Coupe (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)SECTION SMG Transmission - Service Functions During Repairs
SI B 23 08 06
Manual Transmission

January 2007
Technical Service

SUBJECT
SMG - Service Functions Performed after Drivetrain Repairs

MODEL
All with SMG transmission

SITUATION
Whenever certain drivetrain related repairs are made to vehicles with a SMG transmission, there are various Service Function / test plans which must be carried out for proper operation. These Service Functions only need to be performed after a particular repair, or if directed in a diagnosis test plan based on a stored fault code.











Always refer to the TIS repair instructions, diagnostic test plans, or the SMG service function notes in TIS - summarized above, as to which Service Function(s) must be carried out.

Note:
The service functions must be carried out in the relevant order!

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Information only





Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x

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