17 22 010 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil cooler for automatic transmission

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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 oil in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

If fitted:

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Screws

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Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

Unlock transmission oil lines (2) and detach.

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 17 10 6AZ .

Remove transmission oil cooler (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hoses, Transmission Oil Lines And Screw

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NOTE: Assemble engine.
Check OIL LEVEL in automatic transmission. If necessary, top up automatic transmission oil.