ATF Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi S7, 2017 Audi S7, and 2016 Audi S7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME .
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.
-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING [For engine(s) CTGE, CWUC] , or COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING [For engine(s) CPNB] , or COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING [For engine(s) CREC, CREH] , or COOLING SYSTEM/COOLANT .
-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit :SMN372500 under the separating points.
-- Remove the bolt -1- and then remove the ATF pipe/hose lines from the ATF cooler.
-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122 .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.
-- Loosen the hose clamps -2, 3- to remove the coolant hoses and then remove the ATF cooler.