Installing the thermostat on the transmission oil lines
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Preparing the thermostat for installation
- Check the gaskets (1).
- Replace damaged seals (1).
Parts: Seals
- Check the gaskets (1).
- Replace damaged seals (1).
Parts: Seals
- Insert and Install the thermostat (2) In the guides (3).
- Ensure that the locking mechanism (1) engages audibly.
- Feed in and install transmission oil lines (2).
- Tighten down screw (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Transmission oil lines to thermostat/automatic transmission M6X25 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Feed in and install transmission oil lines (2).
- Tighten down screw (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Transmission oil lines to thermostat/automatic transmission M6X25 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Feed in and install transmission oil lines (2).
- Tighten down screw (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Transmission oil lines to thermostat/automatic transmission M6X25 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Version A:
Insert and Install the holder (2).
Tighten down screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONHolder of high-voltage cable to automatic transmission M6X12 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Version A:
Position the high-voltage cable (1) on the holder (3) in the direction of the arrow.
Insert and install the holder (2).
- Version A:
Position holder (2).
Tighten down screw (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONHigh-voltage cable to holder M6x12/M6x14 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Version B:
Fasten the high-voltage cable (2) to the holder.
Tighten nut (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONHigh-voltage cable to holder M6x12/M6x14 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Version B:
Position holder (2).
Tighten down screw (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONHolder of high-voltage cable to automatic transmission M6X12 Tightening torque 8 Nm - 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.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
High-voltage cable to automatic transmission M6X25
Tighten screws in crosswise sequence.Joining torque 3 Nm Tightening torque 8 Nm - Feed in and install the heat shield (2).
- Tighten down screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Heat shield on convenience charging electronics (KLE) Tightening torque 3 Nm