ATF PIPES, Removing And Installing: Installing: Clean

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NOTE:

Rules for cleanliness when working on the S Tronic transmission, refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Always clean the oil lines and oil cooler before installing a new transmission.

WARNING:

Danger of eye injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the ATF hose lines.

-- Clean the ATF cooler and the ATF pipe/hose lines use compressed air (maximum 10 bar (145 psi)).

-- Install in reverse order of removal, refer to Installing

NOTE: If extremely dirty ATF flows out when cleaning using compressed air, flush the ATF cooler and the ATF pipe/hose line using clean ATF.