ATF Lines, Replacing
The procedure must be followed in sequence to remove the ATF line -A-
- remove cross brace (upper arrows)
- remove brackets for air intakes on both sides (lower arrow)
- remove air intakes from air cleaner housing
- remove screws on upper section of air cleaner housing (arrows)
- remove air filter element
- remove screws from lower section of air cleaner housing (arrows). press housing rearward and lift out
- turn steering to left
- loosen nut at line connection (arrow)
- support transmission using transmission lifter VW 1383 and VW 1383A with transmission mount VW 1594
- remove right side transmission mount
- loosen line connections (arrows) and remove line from underneath
Note
^ always use a suitable wrench to hold the line connections while loosening
^ always replace O-ring seals
^ when refilling with ATF see Repair Manual Group 32 for filling capacity and checking procedures
Tightening torques