Removal and Replacement

17 22 010 - Removing and installing/replacing heat exchanger for automatic transmission





Special tools required:
- 17 0 030 17 0 030 Pliers





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Follow instructions for working on cooling system Instructions for Working on Cooling System
- Drain coolant from radiator Service and Repair
- Remove engine underbody protection Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Underbody Protection.





Recycling
Catch and dispose of drained coolant.
Transmission fluid emerges when oil lines are detached from heat exchanger.
Catch and dispose of escaping transmission fluid.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





Release catch (1) in direction of arrow.
Disengage mounting plate (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:
Engage mounting plate (2) in mounting (3).





Unlock hydraulic lines (1 and 2) on heat exchanger (3) with special tool 17 0 030 17 0 030 Pliers and disconnect.

Installation Note:
Connect hydraulic line (2) with TOP marking to upper pipe of heat exchanger.





Release screws (1).
Remove heat exchanger (2) in direction of arrow.





Important!
Check fluid level in automatic transmission,
refer to Maintenance and General Information MG00.





Top up coolant and vent cooling system Venting Cooling System and Checking for Water Leaks.