ATF strainer, removing and installing

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Removing

NOTE:

General repair instructions → General repair instructions .
Read the rules for cleanliness when working on the automatic transmission → Rules for cleanliness .

Remove oil pan → Oil pan, removing and installing .

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Line Of ATF Strainer

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Carefully remove ATF strainer - A - from transmission.

Installation is performed in reverse sequence. Note the following:

NOTE:

The ATF strainer only has to be replaced if it has been damaged.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Oil Seal For ATF Strainer From Transmission

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If replacing ATF strainer:

If installed, carefully remove oil seal for ATF strainer - A - from transmission using a screwdriver or similar.

NOTE:

Take care not to damage sealing surface.
For illustration purposes the oil seal is shown with mechatronics unit removed.
The new ATF strainer is supplied with oil seal installed.

Continuation for new and old ATF strainer:

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Line Of ATF Strainer

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Press intake line of ATF strainer - A - carefully onto stop into mounting hole in transmission.

NOTE:

A new ATF strainer is pressed into transmission with oil seal installed.

Install oil pan → Oil pan, removing and installing .
Fill with ATF → Draining ATF or filling after repairs .