ATF Lines Complete With Adapter, Removing And Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

-- Lift the vehicle, all four mounts from lifting platform at the same height.

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

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front bumper. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the radiator shutter. Refer to OVERVIEW - FAN SHROUD AND RADIATOR FAN .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the ATF lines -1- from the thermostat -2- and ATF cooler -3-.

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-- Seal the connections on the radiator and thermostat with suitable plugs taken from the : VAS6122 .

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Always replace the O-rings -arrow-.

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-- Install the ATF lines -1- with new O-rings -arrows-.

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-- Install the radiator shutter. Refer to OVERVIEW - FAN SHROUD AND RADIATOR FAN .

-- Install the front bumper. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Bleed the ATF circuit. Refer to ATF CIRCUIT, BLEEDING .

Tightening Specifications