ATF Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, empty the ATF pressure reservoir in the Transmission Control Module -J217- 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 .

-- If equipped, remove the end panel.

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-- Depending on the version, remove the tunnel crossmember. Refer to TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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.

Fig 1: ATF Cooler

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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.