Transmission Fluid Cooler: Removing

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Remove the radiator grille. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the windshield washer system filler neck -1- from the bracket -A- and secure it behind the headlamp.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Washer System Filler Neck -1- From Bracket -A-

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts -1- And -2-

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and only loosen the bolt -2-.

-- Place the drip tray for VAS 6100VAS 6208 below.

NOTE:

The supply and return lines are connected to the transmission fluid cooler with a "quick release coupling" -arrow- and secured with a clip.

Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Washer System Filler Neck -1- From Bracket -A-

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Open the clip to remove the lines.

CAUTION:

Do not overstretch the clip.

Replace any clips that have been overstretched. Refer to QUICK RELEASE COUPLING SEAL KIT , do not bend them back together. Otherwise the coupling could loosen later and transmission fluid could leak out.

-- Open the clip a maximum of 16 mm -a- and remove the lines -2- from the cooler -1-.

Fig 4: Opening Clip (16mm Max) And Removal Of Lines

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NOTE:

To prevent the supply and return lines from being switched, the couplings -1- are arranged opposite.

Fig 5: Identifying Couplings For Supply And Return Lines

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-- Seal the line openings with suitable plugs.

-- Rotate the lock support -A - clockwise upward.

Fig 6: Identifying Lock Support -A-

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-- Remove the transmission fluid cooler bolts -arrows-.

Fig 7: Identifying Cooler Bolts -Arrows-

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Two additional bolts are on the bottom of the transmission fluid cooler.

-- Remove the transmission fluid cooler forward.