diff --git a/xbout/utils.py b/xbout/utils.py
index 59960b4e..d190b460 100644
--- a/xbout/utils.py
+++ b/xbout/utils.py
@@ -87,4 +87,9 @@ def update_ny(name):
     update_ny('ny_inner')
     update_ny('MYSUB')
 
+    # Update attrs of coordinates to be consistent with da
+    for coord in da.coords:
+        da[coord].attrs = {}
+        _add_attrs_to_var(da, coord)
+
     return da