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) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the under cover.
4) Remove the ATF cooler 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 prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.





5) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
6) Remove the ATF cooler hose from the pipe.

NOTE:
^ Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
^ If it is hard to remove the 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 inlet pipe and ATF outlet pipe.

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





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





11) Remove the ATF cooler 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 prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.





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