Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair

5 Speed Automatic 09A

ATF cooler, removing and installing





1. Transmission -housing
2. O-ring
- Always replace
3. ATF cooler
4. Bolt, 40 Nm
5. Dished washer
- Installation position: The external diameter (contact side) faces the washer -item 6
6. Washer
7. O-ring
- Always replace

ATF cooler, disassembling and assembling
Special tools and equipment





- 3094 Hose clamps





- V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench or equivalent

Removing ATF cooler
- Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
- Remove cover from engine.
- Switched ignition off and disconnect the battery Ground strap.





- Remove intake hose -1-, connector -2- and hose -3- from mass air flow sensor.
- Remove complete air cleaner housing by removing bolts -4- and -5-.





- Clamp-off ATF cooler hoses with 3094 and disconnect at ATF cooler.





- Remove ATF cooler -1- from transmission -arrow A-.

Installing ATF cooler
Install in reverse order but note the following:
- Replace ATF cooler O-rings.





- When installing ATF cooler-1-, insert tab -arrow B- in opening on housing.
- Tighten hex head bolt -arrow A- to 40 Nm.