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Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair




Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Place a drip pan under the hoses to catch the fluid that will run out of the lines.






Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Remove the oil cooler outlet pipe bolt from the lower right side of the radiator.
4. Remove the oil cooler outlet pipe bracket bolt.




5. Remove the oil cooler outlet pipe bolt from the transaxle side.
6. Remove the oil cooler outlet pipe assembly.




7. Remove the oil cooler inlet pipe bolt from the lower left side of the radiator.




8. Remove the oil cooler inlet pipe bolt from the transaxle side.
9. Remove the oil cooler inlet pipe assembly.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the oil cooler inlet pipe assembly and the bolts.

Tighten the oil cooler inlet pipe bolts to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).




2. Install the oil cooler outlet pipe assembly and the bolts.

Tighten the oil cooler inlet pipe bolts to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).

3. Refill the transaxle fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection Transmission Fluid Level Inspection.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.