Procedures
Removing and installing ATF coolerPreliminary work for ATF cooler
1. Remove lock mount.
2. Remove engine guard .
Removing ATF cooler
Overview of ATF cooler
Transverse strut to body
1. Remove the front transverse strut under the radiator. To do this, loosen the two fastening screws (M8 x 25) to the left and right.
2. Place oil collection pan under the ATF thermostat.
ATF cooler
WARNING: Danger of scalding and chemical burns from hot ATF
-> Allow ATF to cool down
-> Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)
3. Unscrew nut on ATF line to thermostat -arrow- and drain ATF.
4. Close off line ends.
Retaining clip for ATF cooler
5. Remove retaining clip -arrow- on ATF cooler.
6. Remove ATF cooler.
Installing ATF cooler
WARNING: Danger of scalding and chemical burns from hot ATF
-> Allow ATF to cool down
-> Wear personal protective gear (goggles, gloves)
Overview of ATF cooler
1. Position ATF cooler.
Retaining clip for ATF cooler
2. Install retaining clips -arrow- on ATF cooler.
ATF cooler
3. Screw in ATF line nuts on thermostat -arrow-. Tightening torque 22 ft. lbs.
Check screw and oil drain plug
4. Install the front cross member under the radiators. To do this, tighten the four fastening screws. Tightening torque 17 ft. lbs.
Check screw and oil drain plug
5. Unscrew ATF control screw -A- and fill in ATF until a constant discharge is visible at the lifting tube.
6. Screw in ATF control screw with a new sealing ring. Tightening torque 52 ft. lbs.
Subsequent work
Reworking ATF cooler
1. Install lock mount.
2. Check and if necessary, top up the ATF.
3. Fit engine guard.