Removing and installing ATF cooler (rear): Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of scalding from hot steam and hot coolant. The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully to release pressure. — Open filler cap on expansion tank.
2. Activate jacking mode (repair group 43).
3. Remove noise insulation panels (1) and (2)66.
4. Remove nuts and bolts (arrows) and detach bracket for noise insulation.
5. Place used oil collection and extraction unit V.A.G 1782 below connection.

6. Remove bolt (2) and detach ATF pipes (1) from cooler.
7. Place drip tray for workshop hoist VAS 6208 under the engine.
8. Detach coolant hoses (arrows) from ATF cooler (rear).
9. Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung set VAS 6122.
10. Remove bolts (arrows) from ATF cooler (rear) (1).
11. Detach ATF cooler (rear). [Note: Renew O-rings]
12. Check and top up ATF level (see the separate procedure).
13. Check ATF pipe connections for leaks.
14. Fill up with coolant (repair group 19).
15. Install noise insulation (repair group 66).
16. Deactivate jacking mode (repair group 43).

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