Cleaning ATF lines and ATF cooler: VW Phaeton 4.9 TDI (CBWA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Wear eye protection. — Remove bolt (arrow 1).
2. Remove bolt (arrow 2) for rigid ATF line below on gearbox.
3. Remove ATF lines (A) and (B) as follows:
4. Connect a hose to ATF line (A) and secure with a hose clip. Hang other end of hose in a suitable container.
5. Blow through ATF pipe (B) with a compressed air gun.

6. Change hose from ATF line (A) over to ATF line (B) and repeat procedure.
7. Always renew O-rings (1).
8. Moisten O-rings with ATF.
9. Insert ATF lines completely to stop in gearbox by hand.
10. When ATF pipes are inserted completely, tighten bolt (2) to specified torque .
11. Finally, check ATF level and top up .
12. When checking ATF level, check ATF pipe connections (A) and (B) for leaks.

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