Procedures

ATF Pipe with Union Nut, Retrofitting

• The Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) pipes are attached to the ATF cooler with either union nuts or clamp connections depending on the date of manufacture.

• In the future, only ATF coolers with clamp connections for the ATF pipes can be ordered. The union nut must be removed (refitted) when connecting an ATF pipe with a union nut to the cooler with a clamp connection.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122)

• Hand Saw, commercially available

• Pliers, commercially available

• Electrical Tape, commercially available

Procedure





To connect an ATF pipe with a union nut to a cooler with a clamp connection:

- Remove the ATF pipes from/to the ATF cooler up to the temperature valve. Refer to => [ ATF Pipes and Cooler ] Removal and Replacement.

- Tape off the ATF pipe twice with electrical tape - arrow - as illustrated and seal off with plugs from the (VAS 6122).

- Position the union nut - arrow - in the center on the ATF pipe taped off with electrical tape.





- Secure the union nut - arrow - in a vice.





Danger of causing damage to the ATF pipe.

• The ATF pipe must sealed off to keep chips or dirt from getting into the pipe.

• The ATF pipe surface must not be damaged. Replace the ATF pipe if it is damaged.

- Cut about 2/3 into the union nut with the hand saw.





- Split the union nut with a screwdriver - arrow -. When doing this, do not rest the screwdriver on the ATF pipe.





- Bend the union nut with the pliers - arrows - and remove it.





- Clean the ATF pipe and remove the electrical tape.

- Check the ATF pipe for damage and remove the plugs taken from the (VAS 6122).

- Clean the ATF pipe with compressed air. Rinse it with ATF if necessary.