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ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose

ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose

REMOVAL

EXCEPT FOR U5 MODEL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Lift-up the vehicle.
4. Remove the under cover.





5. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from radiator.

NOTE:
^ Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ When hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging, and then turn with pliers and pull out with hand straightly.





6. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from pipes.

NOTE:
^ Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ When hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging, and then turn with pliers and pull out with hand straightly.





7. Disconnect the ATF cooler pipe from frame.





8. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.

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

U5 MODEL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Lift-up the vehicle.
4. Remove the under cover.





5. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from radiator.

NOTE:
^ Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ When hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging, and then turn with pliers and pull out with hand straightly.





6. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from pipes.

NOTE:
^ Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ When hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging, and then turn with pliers and pull out with hand straightly.

7. Lower the vehicle, and remove the headlight LH.





8. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from ATF filter.

NOTE:
^ Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ When hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging, and then turn with pliers and pull out with hand straightly.





9. Disconnect the ATF cooler pipe from frame.





10. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.

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

INSTALLATION

EXCEPT FOR U5 MODEL





1. Install the oil cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe with new washer.
Tightening torque:
T1: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
T2: 40 Nm (4.1 kgf-cm, 29.5 ft. lbs.)
T3: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-cm, 32.5 ft. lbs.)





2. Install the ATF cooler pipe to frame.





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

NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent, or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified position.





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

NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent, or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified position.

5. Install the under cover.
6. Install the battery.
7. Fill the ATF.

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

2. U5 MODEL





1. Install the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes with new washer.
Tightening torque:
T1: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
T2: 40 Nm (4.1 kgf-cm, 29.5 ft. lbs.)
T3: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-cm, 32.5 ft. lbs.)





2. Install the ATF cooler pipe to frame.





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

NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified position.





4. Connect the ATF cooler hose to ATF filter.

NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified position.

5. Install the headlight assembly.





6. Connect the ATF cooler hose to pipe on radiator side.

NOTE:
^ Install so that the hose is not folded over, excessively bent, or twisted.
^ Be careful to insert the hose to the specified position.

7. Install the under cover.
8. Install the battery.
9. Fill ATF.

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

INSPECTION
Repair or replace any defective hoses, pipes, clamps, and washers found in the inspection below.
1. Check for ATF, leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, pipes, and hoses.
2. Check for deformed clamps.
3. Lightly bend the hose and check for cracks in the surface and other damage.
4. Pinch the 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 hose.