ATF Cooler, Round Version: Removing

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-- Move the selector lever into >>P<<.

-- Remove the engine cover with the air filter. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Disconnect the hoses -arrows- and remove the intake hose from the throttle valve.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Hose And Throttle Valve Unit

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-- Unclip the Transmission Control Module -J217- -3- at the top of the bracket -7- and remove it upward.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts -1 And 6-, Connector -2-, Transmission Control Module -3- And Bracket -7-

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-- Release the connector -2- and remove it from the Transmission Control Module -J217-.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 6-.

-- Move the bracket -7- with the power steering fluid reservoir to the side. Pay attention to the electric wires -4 and 5-.

The hoses remain attached to the power steering fluid reservoir.

-- Remove the battery. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Remove the battery tray. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 3: Identifying Battery Housing Bolts

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NOTE:

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.

Cover the cap on the reservoir with a cloth and open it carefully before removing the coolant hoses.

Mark the ATF cooler coolant hoses to prevent confusing them when installing them later.

-- Clamp the coolant hoses to the ATF cooler with Hose Clamps - Up To 25mm 3094 and Hose Clamps - Up To 40mm 3093.

Fig 4: Clamping Off Transmission Fluid Cooler Coolant Hoses

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-- Open the spring clamps -A- and pull the coolant hoses -B and C- off the ATF cooler.

-- Seal the coolant hoses and connections with plugs taken from the Engine Bung Set VAS 6122.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow A- and pull the ATF cooler -1- and O-ring off the transmission.

Fig 5: Identifying ATF Cooler At Transmission

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