ATF Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing
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WARNING:
The system is under pressure.
- Deactivate the ATF pump and drain the hydraulic pressure reservoir before removing the ATF cooler!
-- Using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the Transmission Control Module -J217- empty the ATF pressure reservoir and disable the Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump -V552-. Refer to ATF PUMP, DEACTIVATING AND DRAINING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP RESERVOIR .
-- Drain the ATF. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING .
NOTE:
To catch escaping coolant, place a cloth underneath.
-- Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2- and then disconnect and remove the coolant hoses with :3094 .
-- Place the :SMN372500 underneath.
-- Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and the bracket.
-- Remove the ATF cooler -2- from the ATF pipe -1-.
-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122 .
-- Remove the ATF pipe.