Removing and installing ATF cooler: VW CC
Step-by-step removing and installing ATF cooler for the VW CC: 17 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)
- Special tools named: 3093
- Renewed: o-rings
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- Mark coolant hoses to ATF cooler to prevent interchanging during installation.
- Connect coolant hoses to ATF cooler using previously made markings to ensure they are connected in the right position.
📋 Procedure
- Move selector lever to position »P« position.
- Remove engine cover with air filter Engine, mechanics24Fuel preparation, injection; Air filter.
- Pull off hoses (arrows) and remove intake hose from throttle valve unit.
- Unclip automatic gearbox control unit J217(3) at top of bracket (7) and pull off upwards.
- Release connector (2) and pull off automatic gearbox control unit J217.
- Unscrew bolts (1) and (6).
- Place bracket (7) to one side with servo oil reservoir. When doing this, observe electrical wiring (4) and (5). [Note: Mark coolant hoses to ATF cooler to prevent interchanging during installation.]
- Clamp off coolant hoses to ATF cooler using hose clamps3094 and 3093.
- Open spring-type clips (A) and pull off coolant hoses (B) and (C) from ATF cooler.
- Seal coolant hoses and connection union using suitable bungs/plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
- Unscrew bolt (arrow A) and pull off ATF cooler (1) with O-ring from gearbox. [Note: Renew O-rings.]
- Installing dished washers :
- When installing ATF cooler (1), insert lug (arrow B) into recess in gearbox housing.
- Connect coolant hoses to ATF cooler using previously made markings to ensure they are connected in the right position.
- Check coolant level.
- Install battery tray and battery Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
- Check ATF level .
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