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Removal and Replacement

Removing and installing ATF cooler

Preliminary work for ATF cooler
1. Remove lock mount.
2. Remove engine guard.

Removing ATF cooler

Overview Of ATF Cooler:








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.

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.





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.





2. Install retaining clips -arrow- on ATF cooler.





3. Screw in ATF line nuts on thermostat -arrow-. Tightening torque: 22 ftlb.





4. Install the front cross member under the radiators. To do this, tighten the four fastening screws. Tightening torque: 17 ftlb.





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 ftlb.

Subsequent work

Reworking ATF cooler
1. Install lock mount.
2. Check and if necessary, top up the ATF.
3. Fit engine guard.