ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing: Removing

WARNING: The system is under pressure. 

• Deactivate the ATF pump and drain the hydraulic pres- sure reservoir before removing the ATF cooler!

• Using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, empty the ATF pres- sure reservoir in the Transmission Control Module -J217- and disable the Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump -V552-. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.
• Draining the ATF. Refer to Transmission Fluid, Draining and Filling .
• If equipped, remove the end panel.

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• Depending on the version, remove the tunnel crossmember. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.

NOTE: To catch escaping coolant, place a cloth underneath.

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• Loosen the hose clamps -1 and 2- and then disconnect and remove the coolant hoses with Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm -3094-.
• Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - SMN372500- underneath.

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• Remove the bolts -1, 2 and 3- and the bracket.
• Remove the ATF cooler -2- from the ATF pipe -1-.

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• Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set -VAS6122-.
• Remove the ATF pipe.