Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove radiator grille reinforcement support. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement .




2. Remove the fluid level drain plug (1).
3. Drain transmission fluid into a suitable container.




4. Detach transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe (3) and transmission fluid cooler intermediate pipe (4) from transmission fluid auxiliary cooler. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection.
5. Remove transmission fluid auxiliary cooler pipe bolt (5).
6. Remove radiator air seal (1).
7. Remove transmission fluid auxiliary cooler (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install transmission fluid auxiliary cooler (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install transmission fluid auxiliary cooler pipe bolt (5) and tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb in).
3. Attach transmission fluid cooler intermediate pipe (4) and fluid cooler outlet pipe (3) to transmission fluid auxiliary cooler. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection.
4. Install radiator air seal (1).




5. Install the fluid level drain plug (1) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in)
6. Top up transmission fluid and check transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check Testing and Inspection.
7. Install radiator grille reinforcement support. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement .