Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose

REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Remove the battery.
3) Lift up the vehicle.
4) Remove the under cover.
5) Remove the heat shield cover.





6) Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from the radiator.

NOTE:
^ Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ If it is hard to remove the ATF cooler hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.





7) Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF cooler pipes.

NOTE:
^ Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ If it is hard to remove the ATF cooler hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.





8) Disconnect the ATF cooler pipe from frame.





9) Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe.

CAUTION:
When disconnecting the ATF cooler outlet pipe, be careful not to lose the ball and spring used together with the retaining screw.





INSTALLATION
1) Install the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes.

NOTE:
Use a new washer.





2) Install the ATF cooler pipe to frame.





3) Connect the ATF cooler hose to the ATF cooler pipe on the transmission side.

NOTE:
^ Use a new ATF cooler hose.
^ Install so that the ATF cooler hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
^ Insert the ATF cooler hose to the specified position.





4) Connect the ATF cooler hose to the ATF cooler pipe on the radiator side.

NOTE:
^ Use a new ATF cooler hose.
^ Install so that the ATF cooler hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
^ Insert the ATF cooler hose to the specified position.





5) Install the heat shield cover.





6) Install the under cover.
7) Install the battery.
8) Fill ATF.

NOTE:
Make sure there are no ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, ATF cooler pipes, and ATF cooler hoses.

INSPECTION
Repair or replace any faulty ATF cooler hoses, ATF cooler pipes, clamps, and washers found in the inspection below.
1) Check for ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, ATF cooler pipes, and ATF cooler hoses.
2) Check the clamp for deformation.
3) Lightly bend the ATF cooler hose and check for cracks in the surface or other damages.
4) Pinch the ATF cooler hose with your fingers and check for poor elasticity. Also check for poor elasticity in the parts where the clamp was installed by pressing with your fingernail.
5) Check for peeling, cracks, and deformation at the tip of the ATF cooler hose.