Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509- Component Location

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-- Place a cloth underneath to catch any escaping coolant.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -1-, then clamp off the coolant hoses with the Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm :3094  and then remove them.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

-- Remove the Transmission Fluid Cooling Valve -N509-.

-- To replace the valve, remove from the bracket.