17 22 010 Removing and installing/replacing heat exchanger for automatic transmission
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Special tools required:
- 17 0 030
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- After completing this operation, check fluid level in automatic transmission.
- Drain off and top up coolant. Refer to 17 00 005 DRAINING OFF AND TOPPING UP COOLANT (M54) .
Recycling
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Illustrations show E46.
Unlock lines (1 and 2) with special tool 17 00 30 and detach.
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Illustrations show E46.
Pull lock (1) upwards and detach heat exchanger towards rear.
Installation:
Press lock (1) downwards before pushing on heat exchanger. The lock must snap audibly into place when the heat exchanger is forced on.
Check sealing rings (1), replace if necessary.