Removing and installing ATF cooler, rectangular design — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes A32, A33

• Renewed: o-rings

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• Always renew O-rings.

📋 Procedure

1. Move selector lever to »P« position.
2. Remove engine cover panel with air filter 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
3. Remove battery and battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery tray.
4. Detach selector lever cable from fastener (arrow). [Note: Mark coolant hoses to ATF cooler to prevent interchanging during installation.On a warm engine, the cooling system is under high pressure.Before pulling off the coolant hoses, cover the cap on the coolant expansion tank with a cloth and open carefully.]
5. Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps, up to Ø 25 mm3094, and disconnect them from ATF cooler.

6. Seal coolant hoses and connection unions using suitable bungs/plugs from engine bung setVAS 6122.
7. Remove catalytic converter 26Emission control; Removing and installing catalytic converter.
8. Unscrew bolts (arrows), and remove ATF cooler. [Note: Always renew O-rings.]
9. Install catalytic converter 26Emission control; Removing and installing catalytic converter.
10. Connect coolant hoses to ATF cooler according to marks made during removal.
11. Check coolant level 19Cooling system, coolant; Draining and filling coolant.
12. Install battery tray and battery Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
13. Check ATF level .
14. Install engine cover panel and air filter 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.

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