Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement
Removal Procedure

1. Notice: Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid loss.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Position a drain pan under the transaxle cooler pipes.





3. Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes retaining nut from the transaxle.
4. Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the transaxle.





5. Using J41623-B remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the fittings at the radiator.
6. Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe from the retaining clip at the radiator.
7. Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the vehicle.
2. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the fittings at the radiator.
3. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipe to the retaining clip at the radiator.





4. Install the transaxle oil cooler pipes to the transaxle.

5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
6. Remove the drain pan.
7. Lower the vehicle.

8. Notice: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.

Adjust the transmission fluid level.
9. Inspect for fluid leaks.