Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Cooler





Special Service Tools

Removal
Whenever releasing the transmission cooling system fluid, take care to prevent fluid scalding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. Remove the front bumper.





2. NOTE: Lower transmission fluid cooler tube shown, upper similar.

NOTE: Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

Detach the transmission cooler tube.
1. Install the special tool.
2. Detach the transmission cooler tube.





3. Detach the power assisted steering oil cooler.





4. Remove the transmission fluid cooler.

Installation





1. To install reverse the removal procedure.
1. Tighten to 7 Nm.





2. Tighten to 7 Nm.

3. CAUTION: Use of any transmission fluid other than the recommended fluid, will cause transmission damage.

Carry out a transmission fluid level check.