Removing ATF thermostat

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Overview of sealing ring

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Fig 2: Charge air cooler line

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1. Disconnect the connection on the charge air cooler. To do this, remove locking clip -1- and pull off the line. See Fig 2.

2. Disconnect line of the ambient air valve module -2- . To do this, remove the spring band clamp and pull off the line. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Suction line

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3. Disconnect suction line from engine. To do this, remove locking clip -Arrow- and pull off the line. See Fig 3.

4. Place oil collecting container underneath the vehicle.

Fig 4: ATF cooler line at thermostat

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WARNING: Danger of scalding and chemical burns from hot ATF

→ Allow ATF to cool down

→ Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)

NOTE:

NOTE:

material 00000 should be held underneath.

5. Undo ATF line screw connection on cooler side -Arrow- at the thermostat. See Fig 4.

Fig 5: ATF line to thermostat

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6. Unscrew ATF line fastening screw -Arrow- to thermostat. See Fig 5.

Fig 6: ATF thermostat on cooler

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7. Unscrew ATF thermostat fastening screw -Arrow- to cooler. See Fig 6.

Fig 7: Discharge chute

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NOTE:

material 00000 should be held underneath.

8. Hold shop-made tool (material) 00000 under ATF thermostat. See Fig 7.

9. Disconnect ATF lines from thermostat and drain off ATF.

10. Remove thermostat.