17 22 010 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil cooler for automatic transmission (N63 B40/B44 O 0/1, N74): Recycling

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Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable container.

Transmission oil emerges when engine oil lines are detached from transmission oil cooler.

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Unlock transmission oil lines (2) and detach.

Remove transmission oil cooler (3).

NOTE: Only when replacing transmission oil cooler (3), remount THERMOSTAT INSERTS (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Oil Lines, Oil Cooler, Coolant Hoses And Thermostat Insertion Area

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NOTE: Assemble engine.

Check OIL LEVEL in automatic transmission. If necessary, top up automatic transmission oil.