This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B23 07 06 dated December 2007.

designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
M5, M6 with SMG III; FC 4F42/4F43 - Hydraulic Unit Faults
MODEL
E60 M5 with GS7S47BG SMG transmission
E63 M6 with GS7S47BG SMG transmission
SITUATION
SMG transmission goes into failsafe mode with Trans Light illuminated.
Gears may not be selected, or changed. If SMG transmission is stuck in any gear, engine cannot be restarted.
Any combination of the following fault codes may be stored in SMG control unit (listed by a frequency of
occurrences):
4F42 Hydraulic unit, on period;
4F43 Hydraulic unit activation frequency, pressure build-up;
4F40 Hydraulic unit, pressure range undershot.
In most cases, also the fault code 4FA0 (Clutch activation, position deviation) is stored together the SMG
hydraulic system related faults.
NOTE:
If the fault code 4FA0 (usually with FC 4F80 "Transmission problem") is stored without any of the hydraulic system
related faults, then refer to SI B21 02 06 for proper diagnosis.
Also, refer to SI B23 02 06 for additional information regarding towing SMG equipped vehicles.
CAUSE
Intermittent failure in the SMG III hydraulic system.
CORRECTION
On a customer complaint basis only, interrogate SMG fault memory and execute the appropriate DIS/GT1 test
modules in the following sequence:
1. Test Plan S2360_S3TFK - "Calculate accumulator pre-pressure charge". If the results are inconclusive, or if a
fault code 4FA0 (Clutch activation) is stored in conjunction with FCs 4F42/ 4F43, then proceed to:
SI B 23 07 06
Manual Transmission
February 2007
Technical Service
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2. Test Plan B2360_S3KUP -"Clutch". Work through all submenu selections from 1 to 5. If the results are
inconclusive, then proceed to:
3. Test Plan B2360_S3HYE - "Hydraulic unit". From the test submenu select: "(4) Function check, pressure
build-up". If the hydraulic pump fails to activate during the test, proceed to:
4. Test Plan B2360_S3HYR - "Hydraulic pump". From the test submenu select: "(4) Function check, hydraulic
pump relay". Using MFK1 adaptor and 40-pin break-up box (PN 12 1 300/303) diagnose the SMG pump relay
operation. Replace hydraulic pump relay (K6318) if found defective.
5. If during diagnosis, the SMG hydraulic system (or, a hydraulic pump) fails one of the executed test plans, then
replace the complete SMG Hydraulic Unit (PN 21 54 2 282 998) according to the procedure provided below.
PROCEDURE
Important:
1. Prior to any work on SMG hydraulic system, the operating pressure must be reduced through the test plan
"Replacement and repair S2360_S3SRV"; then selection (4) "Hydraulics"; then selection (3) "Before
working on the hydraulic system pressure reduction" found in "Service Functions"/ "SMG transmission
control".

2. Remove the SMG pump relay (K6318,
black) located in the E-box. The K6318
relay should not be reinstalled until the
repair procedure is completed.
3. Remove the SMG transmission from
the vehicle. For the removal instruction
refer to RA23 00 613 found in TIS.
4. Place and secure (e.g. with wooden
blocks) the SMG transmission on the
appropriate workbench.
Important:
Make sure that the transmission fluid
cooler/lines located at the bottom are not
damaged.
NOTE:
The special SMG III transmission fixture
tool shown on the illustration (24 0 200)
will be available in the near future to
accommodate easier handling of the unit.

5. Unclip valve block wiring harness
from the metal clips.
6. Remove one M8X35 Torx bolt (2) at
the fluid reservoir.
Note on reassembly
Use new bolt (PN 07 12 9 903 927),
torque it to 22 Nm.
7. Remove two M8 self-locking hex nuts
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securing the clutch slave cylinder to the
bell housing.
Note on reassembly:
Use new self-locking nuts provided (PN
07 12 9 904 877). Torque them to 22
Nm.

8. Remove two M8X80 Allen head bolts
(#1 on the pump housing), and two
M8X25 Torx head bolts securing the
hydraulic pump assembly (#1 on the
pump/accumulator bracket).
Note on reassembly:
Clean the internal threads in the
transmission housing to remove any
residual locking material.
Use new bolts provided:
M8X80 - PN 07 11 9 901 036,
M8X25 PN 07 12 9 903 925,
Use Loctite 243 with two M8X25 bolts.
Retorque all bolts to 22 Nm.

9. Remove 11 M8X25 Allen head bolts
from the actuators block assembly.
10. Using an appropriate tool (e.g. plastic
wedge), carefully pry-off the actuator
block assembly from the transmission
housing.
Note:
Make sure that the transmission housing
sealing surface is not damaged/scratched
during the removal process
11. Cover the transmission selector forks
with a clean, lint-free cloth and remove
residual sealing material from the sealing
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surface.
12. If one of the centering sleeves (1)
remains in the removed actuator block, it
should be removed and discarded. In
such a case, install a new sleeve (PN 23
01 7 838 947) in the transmission
housing.

13. Align transmission actuator forks (1)
in the central position, as shown on the
illustration.
14. Apply a thin coat of Loctitereg; 573
(or Loctitereg; 518) on the mating
surface (2).
Note:
Loctitereg; 573, or 518 can be purchased
from your local Loctitereg; distributor.
IMPORTANT:
If Loctitereg; 573/518 is not available in
your area, contact Technical
Hotline/Drivetrain via Puma case (titled
"SMG III Hydraulic Repair), and
request a sample to be shipped to your
attention.
Availability of Loctite573 from the
BMW PDCs is expected shortly.

15. Carefully remove the replacement
SMG Hydraulic Unit (PN 21 54 2 282
998) from its original packaging and a
protective foam. Make sure that all
shifting pistons of the actuator block are
centered, with the rounded areas of the
shafts pointing upwards (as shown on the
illustration).
16.With the help of another person,
position the pump/reservoir/slave
cylinder unit on the side of the
transmission and at the same time gently
place the actuator block on the
transmission top opening.
17. Align the centering sleeves with the
corresponding holes in the actuator
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20. Reinstall SMG transmission.
21. Connect vehicle to DIS/GT1. From the Service Functions select SMG Transmission, and
Replacement and Repair S2360_S3SRV test module, then:
Select: (4) Hydraulics,
Select: (2) After replacing hydraulic unit with actuator block,
Then perform 3 service functions, in the following sequence:
1. Teach-in clutch valve characteristic values
2. Adapt complete transmission
3. Teach-in clutch slip point.
Important:
It is not required to perform bleeding procedure of the actuator block or clutch slave cylinder, since the
hydraulic unit comes pre-filled.
Re-insert K6318 hydraulic pump relay only when prompted by test module request.
22. If needed, top the hydraulic fluid level using Pentosin CHF 11S (PN 82 11 1 468 041).
PARTS INFORMATION
block, and gently press on the block until
it perfectly fits on the mating surface.

18. Secure the actuator block with 11
new M8X25 bolts (PN 07 11 9 901 024),
torque them to 22 Nm.
19. Secure the pump/reservoir and clutch
slave cylinder with bolts and nuts
provided.
Important:
SMG Hydraulic Unit comes pre-filled
with Pentosin CHF 11S fluid.
Remove the rubber green transportation
seal cap from the reservoir breather.
Install the black rubber cap provided
with the replacement kit.
Part Number Description Quantity
21 54 2 282 998 SMG Hydraulic Unit 1
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
07 11 9 901 024 M8X25 Allen head bolt 11
23 01 7 838 947 Centering sleeve (only if required) 2
07 12 9 904 877 M8 self-locking nut 2
07 12 9 903 927 M8X35 Torx bolt 1
07 12 9 903 925 M8X25 Torx bolt 2
07 11 9 901 036 M8X80 Allen head bolt 2
Defect Code Refer to KSD
Labor Operation: Refer to KSD
Labor Allowance: Refer to KSD
Sublet 4 Toping hydraulic fluid with $4.00
Pentosin CHF 11S
[ Copyright 2007 BMW of North America, LLC ]
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