Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Transmission Fluid Cooler TubesMaterial:
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the radiator grille.
3. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid combo cooler.
4. Remove the retainer, the 5 bolts and the LH splash shield.
5. Disconnect the front transmission fluid cooler hose from the transaxle case.
6. Disconnect and remove the rear cooler tube fitting from the transaxle case.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
7. Disconnect and remove the fluid cooler tube bracket and bolt from the transaxle case.
^ To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
8. Remove the fluid cooler tubes from under the vehicle and install new as necessary.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Start the vehicle and check the transmission fluid level.
^ Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.