Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
The content of this article/image reflects the changes Identified inTSB # 18-100-06
as of 02/06/2006
and applies to 2003 Forester & Impreza Models
ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose
REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the battery and washer tank.
3. GLift up the vehicle.
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Remove the radiator under cover. (Turbo model)
6. Disconnect the AIF cooler hoses from radiator.
NOTE:
Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ If the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
7. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from pipes.
NOTE:
^ Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ If the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
8. Remove the ATF cooler pipe from frame.
9. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
CAUTION:
When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.
A. Inlet pipe
B. Outlet pipe
INSTALLATION
1. Install the oil cooler outlet and inlet pipes.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use a new aluminum washer.
Tightening torque:
Ti: 25 N.m (2.5 kg f-rn, 18.1 ft.lbs)
T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kg f-rn, 30 ft.lbs)
T3: 44 N.m (4.5 kg f-rn, 32.5 ft.lbs)
2. Install the AIF cooler pipe to frame.
3. Connect the AIF cooler hose to pipe at transmission side.
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NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent, or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified p0sition.
4. Connect the AIF cooler hose to the pipe of radiator side.
NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent, or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified p0sition.
5. Install the radiator under cover. (Turbo model)
Tightening torque: 4.9 N.m (0.5 kg f-rn, 3.6 ft.lbs)
6. Install the under cover.
7. Install the battery and washer tank.
8. Fill ATF.
NOTE:
Make sure there are no ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, pipes, and hoses.
INSPECTION
^ Repair or replace any defective hoses, pipes, clamps, and washers found from the inspection below.
1. Check for ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, pipes, and hoses.
2. Check for deformed clamps.
3. Lightly bend the hose and check for cracks in the sur[ace and other damage.
4. Pinch the hose with your fingers and check for poor elasticity. Also check for poor elasticity in the parts where the clamp was installed by pressing with your fingernail.
5. Check for peeling, cracks, and deformation at the tip of the hose.