Removal

ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose

REMOVAL

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 radiator inlet and outlet hoses from the radiator.

NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- If it is hard to remove the ATF radiator hose, wrap the hose with cloth to protect it from damage, turn it with pliers, and pull it straight out by hand.





7) Remove the ATF AT inlet and outlet hoses from the ATF cooler pipe.

NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- If it is hard to remove the ATF AT hose, wrap the hose with cloth to protect it from damage, turn it with pliers, and pull it 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.