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Caution

• The oil cooler flushing must be performed whenever a automatic transaxle is removed. Because the existing ATF may be contaminated, and to prevent contamination of new ATF.

1.Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

3.Drain the ATF into a container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

4.Remove the following parts.

(1)Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)Splash shield

5.Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6.Install in the reverse order of removal.

7.Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

8.Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

9.Connect the negative battery cable.

10.Inspect for oil leakage from the oil pipes and oil hoses.

11.Inspect the ATF level and condition. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

12.Perform the line pressure test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

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Oil Pipe, Hose Clamp, Oil Hose Installation Note

1.Apply compressed air to the cooler-side opening, and blow any remaining grime and foreign material from the cooler pipes. Compressed air should be applied for no less than 1 min.

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2.Align the marks, and slide the oil hose onto the oil pipe until it is fully seated as shown in the figure.

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Note

• If reusing the hose, install the new hose clamp exactly on the mark left by the previous hose camp.

3.Install the new hose clamp onto the hose.

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4.Verify that the hose clamp does not interfere with any other components.