Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooler: Removing

-- Move the selector lever into the "P" position.

-- Remove the engine cover and air filter. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect the hoses -arrows- and remove the connecting pipe from the throttle valve.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Hose And Throttle Valve Unit

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-- Unclip and remove the Transmission Control Module (TCM) -3- from the bracket -7-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts -1 And 6-, Connector -2-, Transmission Control Module -3- And Bracket -7-

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the TCM.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 6-.

-- Move the bracket -7- and power steering fluid reservoir to the side. Pay attention to the electrical wires -4 and 5-.

The hoses remain attached to the power steering fluid reservoir.

NOTE:

Mark the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler coolant hoses to prevent confusing them when installing them later.

-- Clamp off the coolant hoses to the ATF cooler using the hose clamps up to 25 mm dia.3094 and the hose clamps, up to 40 mm 3093.

Fig 3: Clamping Off Transmission Fluid Cooler Coolant Hoses

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-- Open the spring clamps -A- and disconnect the coolant hoses -B and C- from the ATF cooler.

-- Seal the coolant hoses and connections with plugs from the engine bung set VAS 6122.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow A- and the ATF cooler -1- and O-ring from the transmission.

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Cooler At Transmission

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