ATF Pipes and ATF Cooler

ATF Pipes and ATF Cooler

Cooler Overview






1 Radiator
2 Clamps
3 Condenser
4 ATF cooler
5 Power steering cooler
6 Lock carrier

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

• Engine Bung Set (VAS 6122)

• Protective goggles

Removing






- Remove the front noise insulation - 1 -.

- Remove the front bumper.

- Move the lock carrier into the service position. Radiator Support

Wear protective goggles.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - and the ATF pipes from the thermostat - 2 -.






- Seal off the ATF pipes and thermostat with clean plugs.

- Remove the ATF pipes from/to ATF cooler on the thermostat - 2 -. Counter-hold at the thermostat.

- Seal off the ATF pipes and thermostat with clean plugs.

- Loosen the clips - arrow - from the condenser - 1 - and ATF cooler- 2 -.






- Remove the ATF cooler and pipes.

- Remove the ATF pipes from the ATF cooler. Counter-hold at the ATF cooler.

- Seal off the ATF pipes and the ATF cooler with clean plugs.

- Remove the bolt on the ATF pipe bracket to the right side of the engine.

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






• Pay attention to the rules of cleanliness when working on an automatic transmission. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

- Remove the bolts - 1, 2 and 3 - and pull the ATF pipes off the transmission.

• Depending on the date of manufacture, the ATF pre-heater and the bolts - 2 - are not attached to the top of the transmission.

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



Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ ATF Pipes, ATF Cooler and ATF Pre-Heater Overview ] Description and Operation.

• Install the ATF pipes for the ATF cooler with clamping connections. Refer to => [ ATF Pipes for ATF Cooler with Clamping Connections ] ATF Pipes For ATF Cooler With Clamping Connections.

- Replace the O-rings and coat them with ATF.

- Remove the plug and insert the ATF pipes all the way into the transmission.






- Tighten the bolts - 1, 2 and 3 -.

• Depending on the date of manufacture, the ATF pre-heater and the bolts - 2 - are not attached to the top of the transmission.

- Tighten the bolt on the ATF pipe bracket to the right side of the engine.

- Install the condenser - 1 - and ATF cooler - 2 -.






- Install the clips - arrow -.

- Remove the plugs, insert the ATF pipes all the way into the thermostat - 2 - and then tighten the bolt - 1 -.






- ATF level, checking and filling. Refer to => [ ATF Level, Checking and Filling ] ATF Level, Checking and Filling.

- Check the ATF pipe connections for leaks while checking the ATF level.

- Install the lock carrier.

- Install the front bumper.

- Install the front noise insulation.