17 22 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Transmission Oil Cooler For Automatic Transmission (N52T)

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IMPORTANT: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drain COOLANT .

Recycling

Catch and dispose of drained coolant in a suitable container.

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

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

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 17 10 3AZ .

Pull off transmission oil cooler (2) in upward direction from fan cowl.

Fig 1: Transmission Oil Cooler And Screw

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Unlock coolant hose (1) and detach from gearbox oil cooler.

Unlock transmission fluid lines (2) and detach from gearbox oil cooler.

Fig 2: Coolant Hose And Transmission Fluid Lines

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Pull transmission oil cooler (1) up and out of module carrier (2).

Unthread and remove transmission oil cooler.

Fig 3: Transmission Oil Cooler And Module Carrier

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Installation note:

Only when replacing transmission oil cooler, modify oil pipe (1).

Release screw (2).

Remove clamp.

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque: 17 22 3AZ .

Remove and convert transmission oil line (1).

Replace sealing ring.

Fig 4: Screw, Clamp And Oil Pipe

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NOTE: Assemble engine.
Check FLUID LEVEL in automatic transmission. If necessary, top up automatic transmission fluid.