00 57 114 Checking and If Necessary Correcting Oil Cooler Line (N52K)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION

Recycling

Transmission fluid emerges when oil lines are detached from heat exchanger.

Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Prescribed routing of lines.

Check hoses for ease of movement with respect to ribbed V-belt.

Pay attention to routing of lines; realign retaining clamps and hoses if necessary.

Tightening torques 17 22 2AZ & 3AZ 17 22 OIL COOLER PIPES

Add final details to vehicle.

IMPORTANT: After opening lines, check ATF level in automatic transmission.