Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair

ATF Cooler

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. (3094)

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

Removing






- Remove the subframe crossbrace.

The suspension components could be damaged.

• Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

- Place the (V.A.G 1782) under the transmission.






- Remove the clamps - 1 and 4 - and disconnect the ATF pipes.

• Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the escaping coolant.

- Loosen the clamps - 2 and 3 - and then seal off and remove the coolant hoses (3094).

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the ATF cooler.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

• For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ ATF Cooler and ATF Pipes Overview ] Description and Operation.

• Replace O-rings.

- Install the subframe crossbrace.

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