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Removing and installing ATF cooler, 5-cylinder diesel engine — AUDI

Removing and installing ATF cooler, 5-cylinder diesel engine on Audi: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H)

  • Opens: brake fluid

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  • Remove ATF lines (1) from ATF cooler. When doing this, counterhold on union hexagon flats (2).
  • Fit ATF lines (1) to ATF cooler. When doing this, counterhold on union hexagon flats (2).

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ Please observe the following points during all installation work, in particular in the engine compartment, due to the space limitations:Route all kinds of lines (e.g. for fuel, hydraulics, activated charcoal system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical cables so that the original line routing is re-established.Make sure there is adequate clearance from all moving or hot parts. — Remove noise insulation beneath engine General body repairs, exterior66Exterior equipment; Noise insulation.
  2. Place drip trayV.A.G 1306 underneath.
  3. Seal coolant lines (arrows) with hose clamps, up to 25 mm in diameter3094, and remove them from ATF cooler using hose clip pliersV.A.G 1921.
  4. Remove ATF lines (1) from ATF cooler. When doing this, counterhold on union hexagon flats (2).
  5. Remove bolts (1) and remove ATF cooler (2).
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  1. If necessary, remove bolts (arrows) and remove bracket for ATF cooler from subframe.
  2. Tighten bolts (arrows) for ATF cooler bracket on subframe.
  3. Tighten bolts (1) for ATF cooler (2).
  4. Remove hose clamps, up to 25 mm in diameter3094 from coolant lines (arrows).
  5. Fit ATF lines (1) to ATF cooler. When doing this, counterhold on union hexagon flats (2).
  6. Check ATF level .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.