Installing the thermostat on the transmission oil lines

Preparing the thermostat for installation 

• Check the gaskets (1).
• Replace damaged seals (1).

  Parts:  Seals

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• Check the gaskets (1).
• Replace damaged seals (1).

Parts:  Seals

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• Insert and install the thermostat (2) in the guides (3).
• Ensure that the locking mechanism (1) engages audibly.

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• Feed in and install transmission oil lines (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).
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  Transmission oil lines to thermostat/automatic transmission
  M6X25	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Feed in and install transmission oil lines (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Transmission oil lines to thermostat/automatic transmission
  M6X25	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Feed in and install transmission oil lines (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Transmission oil lines to thermostat/automatic transmission
  M6X25	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Version A: 

  Insert and install the holder (2).

  Tighten down screws (1).

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  Holder of high-voltage cable to automatic transmission
  M6X12	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Version A: 

  Position the high-voltage cable (1) on the holder (3) in the direction of the arrow.

  Insert and install the holder (2).

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• Version A: 

  Position holder (2).

  Tighten down screw (1).

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  High-voltage cable to holder
  M6x12/M6x14	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Version B: 

  Fasten the high-voltage cable (2) to the holder.

  Tighten nut (1).

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  High-voltage cable to holder
  M6x12/M6x14	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Version B: 

  Position holder (2).

  Tighten down screw (1).

  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Holder of high-voltage cable to automatic transmission
  M6X12	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Guide in and install the high-voltage connector (2).
• Tighten the screws (1) crosswise up to the high-voltage connector (2).
• Tighten screws (1) crosswise.
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  High-voltage cable to automatic transmission
  M6X25	Tighten screws in crosswise sequence. Joining torque  3 Nm Tightening torque  8 Nm

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• Feed in and install the heat shield (2).
• Tighten down screws (1).

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