24 11 041 Removing and installing/replacing transmission oil cooler (AISIN F21FT)

Special tools required: 

• 16 1 070

Attention  !

After completion of work, check GEARBOX OIL LEVEL .

Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Attention  !

No dirt is allowed to enter the oil circuit.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Drain off TRANSMISSION OIL .

Removal: 

Unscrew the sealing cap (1) of the coolant expansion tank.

Fig 1: Sealing Cap Of Coolant Expansion Tank

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Attention  !

Follow notes for CARRYING OUT REPAIRS ON THE COOLING SYSTEM .

Unfasten hose clamps.

Disconnect the coolant hoses (1) from the transmission oil cooler.

Catch the emerging coolant.

Fig 2: Transmission Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses

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Release screws (1).

Remove transmission oil cooler (2).

Fig 3: Transmission Oil Cooler Screws

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Close openings on the transmission oil cooler with special tool 16 1 070 .

Fig 4: Closing Openings On Transmission Oil Cooler Using Special Tool 16 1 070

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Close openings on the transmission with special tool 16 1 070 .

Fig 5: Closing Openings On Transmission Using Special Tool 16 1 070

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Installation: 

Remove the special tool 16 1 070 from the openings in the transmission.

Fig 6: Closing Openings On Transmission Using Special Tool 16 1 070

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Fig 7: Closing Openings On Transmission Using Special Tool 16 1 070

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Remove the special tool 16 1 070 from the openings on the gearbox oil cooler.

Parts:  Replace sealing rings (1).

Clean contact surfaces.

Coat sealing rings (1) with clean transmission oil.

Fig 8: Sealing Rings

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Install the transmission oil cooler (2).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 22 11 4AZ .

Fig 9: Transmission Oil Cooler Screws

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Slide the coolant hoses (1) onto the transmission oil cooler.

Secure hose clamps.

Fig 10: Transmission Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses

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Required follow-up work: 

• Top up COOLANT .
• Add TRANSMISSION FLUID .
• Carry out vehicle test.