Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair

Special Service tools

Transmission Fluid Cooler
Removal

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

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

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





3. Detach the power assisted steering oil cooler.





4. Remove the transmission fluid cooler.

Installation





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





2. Tighten to 7 Nm.

3. Carry out a transmission fluid level check.

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