17 22 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Heat EXCHANGER For Automatic Transmission (N62)

Special tools required: 

• 17 0 030 

Follow instructions for working on cooling system. 

Drain coolant from radiator. See 17 00 005 DRAINING AND ADDING COOLANT (N62) .

Installation: 

Top up coolant and vent cooling system  . See 17 00 039 VENTING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR LEAKS (N62, N62TU) .

Recycling 

Catch and dispose of drained coolant.

Transmission fluid emerges when oil lines are detached from heat exchanger.

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Unlock water hoses (1) on heat exchanger (3) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Water Hoses And Heat Exchanger

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Release nut and remove hydraulic hose (1) with holder from mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Hose

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Pull spring clamp (1) downwards.

Remove heat exchanger (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Spring Clamp And Heat Exchanger

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Unlock hydraulic lines (1 and 2) on heat exchanger (3) with special tool 17 0 030  and disconnect.

Installation: 

Connect hydraulic line (2) with TOP marking to upper pipe of heat exchanger.

Fig 4: Identifying Hydraulic Lines And Special Tool (17 0 030)

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