Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Cleaning Lines
Before installing a replacement transmission, always blow through the ATF cooler and ATF lines with compressed air:
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Remove bolt (No. 4 in illustration).
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Loosen unions (No. 3 in illustration) and disconnect ATF lines.
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On line (A in illustration), connect length of hose, secure with hose clamp, secure other end of hose in waste container.
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Using several blasts of compressed air, blow into transmission line (B in illustration) until no oil is expelled from hose.
WARNING!
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Always use eye protection when working with compressed air.
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Air pressure must not exceed 10 bar (145 psi).
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Switch hose to line (B in illustration) and secure, then repeat, blowing into line (A in illustration).
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Reconnect lines and install bolt (No. 4 in illustration).
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Check and adjust ATF level.