Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair

ATF Lines and Cooler, Cleaning

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

• Hose dia. approximately 18 mm

• Compressed air gun, commercially available

• Protective glasses

Procedure

• Rules for cleanliness when working on the DSG transmission. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

CAUTION!
Danger of eye injury.

• Wear protective goggles!

- Before installing a replacement transmission, always replace the ATF filter and ATF lines as well as the ATF cooler using compressed air (maximum 10 bar).

• If extremely dirty ATF flows out when cleaning using compressed air, flush the ATF cooler and lines using clean ATF.