Removing ATF Cooler

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2013 Porsche 911, 2012 Porsche 911, 2011 Porsche 911, 2010 Porsche 911, and 2009 Porsche 911. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Hot fluid

Danger of scalding

→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

WARNING: Caustic fluids

Danger of chemical burns

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

Disconnect coolant hoses at the ATF cooler.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hoses (ATF Cooler)
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1. Place oil collection pan underneath.
2. Clamp coolant hoses at the ATF cooler -1- using hose clamps -3- .
3. Press clamps together and pull off coolant hoses -2- at the ATF cooler.
Disconnect ATF lines.

Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting ATF Lines
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1. Loosen screw -2- for clamping holder on Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
2. Unscrew screws -4- and carefully pull off ATF lines -3- at the ATF cooler -1- .
Remove ATF cooler.
Unscrew screws -2- and remove ATF cooler -1- .

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Cooler
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.