ATF PIPES, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Noise Insulation

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

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-, refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -1- and the bolt -2- and then remove the heat shield.

Fig 2: Heat Shield, Tightening Specifications

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the side cover -1- from the transmission.

Fig 3: Identifying Side Cover

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

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts

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

-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set VAS 6122.

-- Remove the ATF pipe/hose line.