ATF Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Locating Subframe Crossbrace

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-- Remove the subframe crossbrace, refer to SUBFRAME 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.

-- Drain the coolant, refer to FOR ENGINE(S) CTUA & CGXB - COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING , FOR ENGINE(S) CPNB - COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING or FOR ENGINE(S) CEUC & CRDB - COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN 372500 under the separating points.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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-- 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 Engine Bung Set VAS 6122.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -2, 3- to remove the coolant hoses and then remove the ATF cooler.