Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair

ATF cooler
Removal





1. Raise vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove RH side gravel shield (seven bolts) from under engine.
3. Place a drain pan under radiator.
4. Disconnect ATF inlet hose and outlet hose.
5. Remove ATF inlet pipe and outlet pipe.
6. Remove radiator.

Re-Installation
1. Install radiator.
2. Install ATF inlet pipe and outlet pipe.
Tightening torque: 24 - 84 ft. lbs. (32 - 47 Nm, 3.3 - 4.8 kg.m)
3. Slide ATF inlet and outlet hose onto ATF cooler pipe until it is fully seated against the ridge.
4. Install hose clamp onto hose at center of mark and at angle shown.





5. Verify that the hose clamp does not interfere with any other parts.
6. Install RH side gravel shield under engine.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Check ATF level.