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Removing and installing ATF cooler - vehicles with V6 3.2 ltr./V8 4.2 ltr. FSI engine — AUDI

Removing and installing ATF cooler - vehicles with V6 3.2 ltr./V8 4.2 ltr. FSI engine on Audi: 10 steps.

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

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

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  • (Items 2 , 3, 4) can be disregarded.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove front noise insulation (loosen fasteners (1)). [Note: (Items 2 , 3, 4) can be disregarded.]
  2. Move air hose for secondary air system (1) clear from bracket for ATF cooler
  3. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach ATF cooler (hoses remain connected).
  4. Place used oil collection and extraction unitV.A.G 1782 below ATF cooler.
  5. Remove bolts (10 and 11) and detach ATF pipes (9 and 12) from ATF cooler (1).
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  1. Clamp off coolant hoses (14) with hose clamps 3094 and detach hoses from ATF cooler.
  2. Remove bolts (7) and detach ATF cooler.
  3. Renew O-rings (8 and 13) on ATF pipes leading to ATF cooler.
  4. Check ATF level in planetary gearbox .
  5. Check coolant level Engine, mechanics19.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.