Removing ATF cooler

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of ATF Cooler

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Unscrew three fastening screws -1- and remove lower air guide. → 192419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRE AIR GUIDE

Fig 2: Removing Fastening Screws
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Place oil collection pan under the ATF cooler.
WARNING:
Hot fluid
- Danger of scalding
→ Let the fluid cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.
Unscrew fastening screw -2- securing ATF lines -3- to the thermostat.

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Lines
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Pull ATF lines -3- out of the thermostat.
Drain ATF and close off ends of lines.

Fig 4: Removing ATF Cooler
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Carefully pull the centre air guide -4- forward -arrow A- .
Unclip ATF cooler -5- (-arrow B- ).
Pull ATF cooler -5- to the right and out -arrow C- .