ATF Lines 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 .

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

-- Place the Used Oil Collection And Extraction UnitSMN372500 under the transmission.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt & Thermostat

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and the ATF lines from the thermostat -2-.

-- Remove the ATF Lines from/to ATF cooler on the thermostat -2-. Counter-hold at the thermostat.

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

-- Remove the ATF cooler. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws On Rear Side Of Radiator

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-- Remove the ATF Lines from the ATF cooler. Counter-hold the ATF cooler at the same time.

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

-- Remove bolts from the ATF pipe bracket on the engine and transmission.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt For ATF Line Retainer On Transmission, Removal/Installation

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and pull the ATF lines off the transmission.

Fig 5: Plugging ATF Lines And Transmission

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