Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.
3. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.





4. Remove the retaining bracket bolt (5) from the transaxle oil cooler hose/pipe retaining bracket (1).
5. Disconnect the oil cooler lines quick connect fittings from the transaxle.
6. Remove the oil cooler pipes (3,4) from the oil cooler fittings (2).





7. Disconnect the lower oil cooler fitting from the radiator.
8. Remove the oil cooler lines from the lower fan shroud clip.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Disconnect the upper oil cooler fitting from the radiator.
11. Remove the oil cooler hose/pipes from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Connect the upper oil cooler fitting to the radiator.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Install the oil cooler lines to the lower fan shroud clip.
4. Connect the lower oil cooler fitting to the radiator.





5. Install the oil cooler pipes (3,4) to the oil cooler fittings (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the transaxle oil cooler hose/pipes retaining bracket bolt (5).
Tighten the bolt to 4 Nm (27 inch lbs.).
7. Install the lower radiator air deflector.
8. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Transmission Overfill Notice in Service Precautions.

9. Adjust the fluid level.
10. Inspect for fluid leaks.