17 22 010 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil cooler for automatic transmission (N55)

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

Necessary preliminary work:

Drain COOLANT .
Remove intake port. See 13..... REMOVING INTAKE PORT (N55) .

Recycling

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.

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque: 17 10 6AZ .

Detach transmission oil cooler (4) from fan cowl and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Oil Lines And Coolant Hoses

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