ATF Cooler, Rectangular Version: Removing

-- Move the selector lever into >>P<<.

-- Remove the engine cover by gently pull the engine cover up, and the air filter. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover And Air Filter Assembly

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Fig 2: Identifying Battery Tray

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-- Disconnect the selector lever cable on the retaining clip -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Lever Cable

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NOTE:

Mark the ATF cooler coolant hoses to prevent confusing them when installing them later.

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

Cover the cap on the reservoir with a cloth and open it carefully before removing the coolant hoses.

-- Clamp the coolant hoses with the Hose Clamps - Up To 25 mm 3094 -arrow- and remove them from the ATF cooler.

Fig 4: Identifying Hose Clamps

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-- Seal the coolant hoses and connections with suitable plugs taken from the Engine Bung Set VAS 6122.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and take out the ATF cooler.

Fig 5: Locating ATF Cooler Bolts

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