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ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing



ATF cooler, removing and installing, 09G, 6 Speed A/T

Special tools and equipment





^ 3094 hose clamps





^ V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench

Removing
- Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft code.
- Remove cover from engine.
- With ignition switched off disconnect battery Ground strap.





- Remove intake hose - 1 -, connector - 2 - and hose - 3 - from Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
- Unscrew bolts - 4 - and - 5 - and remove entire air cleaner housing.





- Clamp off hoses of ATF cooler with 3094 and disconnect from ATF cooler.





- Remove ATF cooler - 1 - from transmission (arrow -A-).

Installing
Installation is in reverse order. Note the following:
- Replace O-rings of ATF cooler.
- Dished washer (Item - 6 -) must be installed so that it lies on washer (Item - 5 -), with convex side of dished washer facing up.





- When installing ATF cooler - 1 -, fit tab (arrow -B-) in recess of transmission housing.
- Tighten bolt (arrow -A-) to 36 Nm.
- Check coolant level in cooling system:
- Check and top up ATF level.