ATF Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Locating Subframe Crossbrace

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NOTE:

General Repair Instructions, refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .

Clean working conditions for the automatic transmission, refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the subframe crossbrace, refer to CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the transmission.

Fig 2: Locating Clips

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-- Remove the clips -arrows- and disconnect the ATF hose lines.

NOTE:

Place a clean cloth underneath the ATF cooler to catch the escaping ATF.

Fig 3: Identifying Hose Clamps, Bolts & Cover

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-- Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2-, then clamp off the coolant hoses with the hose clamp - up to 25 mm 3094 and remove them.

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

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS 6122.

CAUTION:

Risk of contamination.