ATF Lines Complete With Adapter, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- 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 - 4 CYL AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 6 CYL .

-- Remove the front bumper. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .

-- Remove the radiator shutter. Refer to RADIATOR SHUTTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 4 CYL or RADIATOR SHUTTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 6 CYL .

-- 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 Engine Bung Set:VAS6122 .