Installing Lines For ATF Cooler

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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.

Information

Aluminum screws must always be replaced. They must never be re-used.

Install lines for ATF cooler.

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Cooler Lines
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1. Replace all O-rings.
2. Install ATF lines -3- .
  Insert ATF lines -3- and fit them on the ATF cooler -1- . Then screw in and tighten screws -5- .
3. Fit ATF lines -3- on the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
  Fit clamping holder -4- and screw in and tighten screw -2- for clamping holder -4- .
4. Secure ATF lines -3- .
  Tighten M6 screws -5- and M8 screw -2- .
  
  Information
  - The aluminum screws for the differential housing cover must be replaced.
  - The aluminum screws for the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) must be tightened using the yield-point-controlled tightening method.
  - Special tool electronic torque wrench 9768 is used for this.
  - To ensure that the screws are tightened uniformly, the corresponding tightening setting "light, medium or hard" must always be used.
    Tighten M8 screw at "medium" setting
    
    → Tightening torque: 6 Nm (4.5 ftlb.)
    
    Tighten M6 screw at "medium" setting
    
    → Tightening torque: 2.4 Nm (2 ftlb.)