Transmission Fluid Cooler Lower Pipe Replacement - Intermediate to Transmission

Transmission Fluid Cooler Lower Pipe Replacement - Intermediate to Transmission

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .
2. Remove the floor panel tunnel reinforcement. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.

Important:
* The front transmission fluid cooler pipes connect to the rear transmission fluid cooler pipes near at the rear of the engine next to the starter motor.

* Cap or plug the open transmission fluid cooler pipes immediately to prevent system contamination.







4. Disconnect the intermediate transmission fluid cooler lower pipe from the front transmission fluid cooler lower pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection (Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Replacement) .
5. Disconnect the intermediate transmission fluid cooler lower pipe from the rear transmission lower pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection (Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Replacement) .




6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipes clip.




7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe retaining bolts from the driveline support.

Important: Spread the clamps holding the two pipes together to remove the pipe from the vehicle.


8. Remove the intermediate transmission fluid cooler lower pipe from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Connect the intermediate transmission fluid cooler lower pipe to the rear transmission lower pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection (Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Replacement) .
2. Connect the intermediate transmission fluid cooler lower pipe to the front transmission fluid cooler lower pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection (Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Replacement) .




3. Install the transmission fluid cooler pipes clip.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

4. Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe retaining bolts to the driveline support.

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

5. Check the transmission fluid level, add fluid if necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level Inspection (Transmission Fluid Level Inspection) .
6. Remove the drain pan.
7. Install the floor panel tunnel reinforcement. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Reinforcement Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .