Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Transmission Fluid Cooler TubesMaterial:
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. NOTE: Bumper cover removed for clarity.
Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube clamps and disconnect the rubber hoses from the auxiliary cooler.
3. Disconnect the upper fluid cooler rubber hose from the radiator.
4. Remove the 7 retainers and the LH splash shield.
5. Disconnect the lower fluid cooler rubber hose from the radiator.
6. Disconnect and remove the front cooler tube from the transaxle case.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Disconnect and remove the rear cooler tube from the transaxle case.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
8. Disconnect and remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the transaxle case.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
10. Remove the fluid cooler tubes from under the vehicle and install new as necessary.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.