Removal

ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill ATF on the exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing a fire. If ATF is spilled on the exhaust pipe, wipe it off completely.

1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Remove the under cover.
3) Remove the ATF radiator inlet hose from under the radiator.

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





4) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
5) Remove the ATF AT inlet and outlet hoses from the ATF AT inlet and outlet pipes.

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





6) Remove the ATF AT inlet pipe and outlet pipe.

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





7) Lower the vehicle.
8) Remove the front bumper.
9) Remove the ATF cooler pipe hose, and remove the bolts securing the ATF cooler pipe assembly.





10) Remove the ATF radiator outlet hose from the upper side of the radiator.

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





11) Disconnect the harness connector from the A/C pressure sensor.
12) Disconnect the ATF cooler pipe assembly from frame.