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Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair






ATF Pipes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122)

Removing






=> [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

The ATF pipes can only removed and installed when the transmission is removed.

Transmission removed, refer to => [ Transmission, Removing ] Transmission, Removing.

- Place the (V.A.G 1782) under the separating point.

- Remove the union nuts - arrows -.

- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug taken from the (VAS 6122).

- Remove the ATF pipe.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications:

=> [ ATF Cooler, ATF Pipes, ATF Pipe Filter Overview ] ATF Cooler, ATF Pipes, ATF Pipe Filter Overview

=> [ ATF Cooler, ATF Pipes and ATF Filter Overview ] Service and Repair

Replace the O-rings.

There is a risk of damaging the transmission.

When disassembling, remove all the plugs, which were taken from the (VAS 6122) from the ATF pipes and from the transmission.

The ATF cooling function will not work and the transmission will be damaged if the plugs are forgotten.

- First insert the ATF pipes into the transmission and radiator by hand as far as the stop and then bolt them on.

- Check the ATF level after installing the transmission. Refer to => [ ATF, Checking Level and Correcting ] ATF, Checking Level and Correcting.