Transmission Fluid Cooler
Transmission Fluid Cooler
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)
• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)
• Circlip Pliers
Removing
- Remove the noise insulation.
- Remove the radiator grille.
- Remove the windshield washer system filler neck - 1 - from the bracket - A - and secure it behind the headlamp.
- Remove the bolts - arrows -.
- Remove the bolt - 1 - and only loosen the bolt - 2 -.
- Place the drip tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208) below.
• The supply and return lines are connected to the cooler with a "quick release coupling" - arrow - and secured with a clip.
• Open the clip to remove the lines.
Do not overstretch the clip.
Replace any clips that have been overstretched. Refer to => [ Quick Release Coupling Seal Kit ] Quick Release Coupling Seal Kit, do not bend them back together. Otherwise the coupling could loosen later and transmission fluid could leak out.
- Open the clip a maximum of 16 mm - a - and remove the lines - 2 - from the cooler - 1 -.
• To prevent the supply and return lines from being switched, the couplings - 1 - are arranged opposite.
- Seal the line openings with suitable plugs.
- Rotate the lock support - A - clockwise upward.
- Remove the cooler bolts - arrows -.
Two additional bolts are on the bottom of the cooler.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler forward.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal while observing the following:
- Install the cooler and tighten it. Tightening specification see => [ (Item 13) Bolt ] Transmission Fluid Cooler Overview.
- Connect the supply and return lines to the connections on the cooler
When connecting, the clip engages audibly with a clicking noise into the connection - 1 -.
- Make sure the clip is seated correctly.
The clip must be seated completely in the groove on the coupling - 2 - and the connection - 1 -. Dimension - a - should be a maximum of 5 mm.
If the dimension is greater than 5 mm, the clip was overstretched and it must be replaced. Refer to => [ Quick Release Coupling Seal Kit ] Quick Release Coupling Seal Kit.
Do not bend the clip together. Otherwise the coupling could loosen later and transmission fluid could leak out.
- Adjust the hood latch.
- Check and fill the transmission fluid level. Refer to => [ Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling ] Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling.