Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
ATF Cooler Pipe and HoseREMOVAL
CAUTION:
^ Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the ATF will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
^ If the ATF is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
^ When removing the ATF cooler pipe assembly on vehicle side, be careful not to bend the A/C pipe.
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. (turbo model)
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) Remove 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) 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.
9) Lower the vehicle.
10) Remove the battery cable clip from the bracket, and remove the battery cable bracket.
11) Remove the harness connector from the A/C pressure switch.
12) Remove the ATF cooler pipe assembly mounting bolt.
13) Detach the A/C pipe from clip.
14) Remove the ATF cooler pipe from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
When installing the ATF cooler pipe assembly on vehicle side, be careful not to bend the A/C pipe.
1) Install the ATF cooler pipe to the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
2) Install the A/C pipe to clip.
3) Install the battery cable bracket, and install the battery cable clip to the bracket.
Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
4) Connect the harness connector to the A/C pressure switch.
5) Lift up the vehicle.
6) Install the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
NOTE:
Use a new washer.
Tightening torque:
T1: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
T2: 40 Nm (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)
T3: 45 Nm (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)
7) 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.
8) 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.
9) Install the heat shield cover. (turbo model)
Tightening torque:
3 Nm (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)
10) Install the under cover.
11) Install the battery.
12) Check the ATF level. A/T Fluid Inspection
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.