ATF Pipes And ATF Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Move the lock carrier into the service position. Refer to LOCK CARRIER, SERVICE POSITION .

-- Remove the bolt -1- and pull the ATF pipes out of the thermostat -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt & Thermostat

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-- Seal off the ATF pipes and thermostat with clean plugs.

-- Remove the ATF pipes from/to ATF cooler on the thermostat -2-. Counterhold at the thermostat.

-- Seal off the ATF pipes and thermostat with clean plugs.

-- Loosen the clips -arrow- from the condenser -1- and ATF cooler -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Condenser & ATF Cooler

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-- Remove the ATF cooler and pipes.

-- Remove the ATF pipes from the ATF cooler. Counterhold the ATF cooler at the same time.

-- Seal off the ATF pipes and the ATF cooler with clean plugs.

-- Remove the screw on the ATF pipe bracket to the right side of the engine.

NOTE:

Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the escaping ATF.

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Pipes Inserted Into Transmission

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Pay attention to the rules of cleanliness when working on an automatic transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and pull the ATF pipes off the transmission.

-- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the Engine Bung SetVAS6122.