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ATF Cooler, Disassembling and Assembling



ATF cooler, disassembling and assembling, 09A, 5 Spd. A/T

Special tools and equipment

3094 Hose clamps:




VAG 1331 Torque wrench or equivalent:





Removing ATF cooler
- Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
- Remove cover from engine.
- Switch ignition off and disconnect battery Ground strap.





- Remove intake hose -1-, connector -2- and hose -3- from mass air flow sensor.
- Remove complete air cleaner housing by removing bolts -4- and -5-.





- Clamp-off ATF cooler hoses with 3094 and disconnect at ATF cooler.





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

Installing ATF cooler

Install in reverse order but note the following:
- Replace ATF cooler O-rings.





- When installing ATF cooler -1-, insert tab (arrow -B-) in opening on housing.
- Tighten hex head bolt (arrow -A-) to 40 Nm.