ATF Cooler, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. At the same time pay attention to the following:

-- Install the ATF lines all the way and then the clips -1 and 4-.

-- Loosen all three bolts -arrows- from the ATF lines, but do not remove.

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-- Re-tighten the bolts -arrows- to the tightening specification.

Vehicles from MY 2014

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-- Push the ATF line -1- all the way on the ATF supports until the catches are released and the clip is released.

-- Remove the ATF line.

-- Loosen the clamps -2 and 3- and then seal off and remove the coolant hoses using Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm:3094  .

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Cooler & Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the ATF cooler.

Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. At the same time pay attention to the following:

-- Lightly coat the ATF supports with ATF.

-- Insert the ATF line -1- all the way on the ATF supports until the catches are released.

-- In this position push down the quick-release coupling clip.

Vehicles with Metal ATF Lines

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-- Loosen all three bolts -arrows-, but do not remove.

-- Re-tighten the bolts -arrows- to the tightening specification.

Vehicles with Plastic ATF Lines

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-- Align the ATF lines and position the pronged ring -arrow- in the transmission depression.

-- Then tighten the bolt -1-.

All Vehicles

-- Check the ATF level. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING .