ATF Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

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

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

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the center guide -1-.

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

-- Remove the right and left air guides -1- from the lock carrier -2-.

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-- Place the : VAS6208 or : SMN372500 under the transmission.

-- Remove the ATF line -1- from the radiator -3-.

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

-- Remove both the left and right bolts for the ATF cooler -4- from the radiator -3-.

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-- Remove the ATF line -2- from the radiator -1-.

-- Remove the ATF cooler -1- at an angle downward from the tab -arrow- and remove.