ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing: Removing
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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.
- Depending on the version, remove the tunnel crossmember. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.
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 Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm -3094-.
- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit - 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 Engine Bung Set -VAS6122-.
- Remove the ATF pipe.