Transmission Oil Cooler Lines

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES

REMOVAL

Fig. 3 Radiator Sight Shield - Typical:

1. Remove the two large screws that secure the front fascia and the outboard ends of the radiator sight shield to the radiator closure panel crossmember (Fig. 3).
2. Remove the five small screws that secure the front fascia grille inserts to the radiator sight shield.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield from the radiator closure panel crossmember.
4. Remove the two bolts that secure the hood latch to the front of the radiator closure panel crossmember and move the latch out of the way over the top of the crossmember. Mark the location of latch for reinstallation.
5. Using tool 8875A, disconnect the transmission oil cooler line quick-connect fittings located on the driver side of the A/C condenser from the transmission oil cooler.
6. Using Tool 8875A, disconnect transmission oil cooler line quick-disconnect fittings at the transaxle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position transmission cooler lines in vehicle.
2. Install transmission cooler line at transaxle fittings.
3. Install transmission cooler lines at transmission oil cooler/condenser.
4. Reposition the hood latch to the front of the radiator closure panel crossmember.
5. Install the two screws that secure the hood latch to the front of the radiator closure panel crossmember. Check and adjust the hood latch as needed. Tighten the screws to 14 Nm (123 inch lbs.).
6. Position the radiator sight shield onto the radiator closure panel crossmember.
7. Install the five small screws that secure the front fascia grille inserts to the radiator sight shield. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 inch lbs.).

Fig. 4 Radiator Sight Shield - Typical:

8. Install the two large screws that secure the front fascia and the outboard ends of the radiator sight shield to the radiator closure panel crossmember. Tighten the screws to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.) (Fig. 4)
9. Start engine and check transaxle fluid level. Adjust fluid level as necessary.