Atf Pipes And Atf Cooler, Cleaning - Audi Q7 2007 Repair Manual

– Crack open the union nut with a screwdriver. When doing this,
do not support the screwdriver on the ATF pipe.
– Bend the union nut with the water pump pliers in the direction
of -arrow- and remove it.
9.5

ATF Pipes and ATF Cooler, Cleaning

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Used Oil Collection And Extraction Unit - SMN372500-
♦ Protective eyewear
Procedure
Before installing a replacement transmission, always clean out
the ATF cooler and ATF pipes using compressed air (maximum
10 bar (145 psi)).
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear.
– Clean the following connections thoroughly: ATF pipe/trans‐
mission, ATF pipe/thermostat and ATF pipe/ATF cooler.
– Remove the bolt -1- and pull the ATF pipes out of the thermo‐
stat -2-.
– Control the thermostat and remove the ATF pipes from/to ATF
cooler on the thermostat -2-.
– Remove the ATF cooler and drain it. Refer to
⇒ "9.3 ATF Pipes and ATF Cooler, Removing and Installing",
page 102
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