Installing ATF thermostat

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Overview of sealing ring

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NOTE:

The sealing rings at the ends of the ATF lines on the transmission and cooler sides must be replaced before installation.

1. Replace sealing rings on the ATF lines and coat with ATF.

2. Connect transmission-side ATF lines to thermostat. Insert the upper line first.

3. Insert ATF cooler lines.

Fig 2: ATF thermostat on cooler

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4. Tighten ATF thermostat fastening screw -Arrow- to cooler. → Tightening torque: 2.5 ftlb. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: ATF line to thermostat

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5. Tighten ATF line fastening screw -Arrow- to thermostat. → Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb. See Fig 3.

Fig 4: ATF cooler lines at thermostat

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NOTE:

6. Tighten ATF line screw connection on cooler side -Arrow- at the thermostat. → Tightening torque: 22 ftlb. See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Disconnecting ambient air valve

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7. Insert locking clip -1- on charge air cooler suction line and push line on until it engages. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Check screw and oil drain plug

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8. Unscrew ATF control screw -A- and fill in ATF until a constant discharge is visible at the lifting tube. See Fig 6.

9. Screw in ATF inspection plug -A- with new sealing ring. → Tightening torque: 52 ftlb. See Fig 6.