Removal

ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose

REMOVAL

1) Remove the collector cover.

NOTE:
Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.

(1) Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
(2) Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.





2) Remove the battery.
3) Lift up the vehicle.
4) Remove the under cover.
5) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
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) Disconnect 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 oil charge pipe.
9) Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe from the transmission.

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





10) Lower the vehicle.
11) Remove the ATF cooler pipe assembly mounting bolt.





12) Remove the engine coolant reservoir tank.
13) Detach the A/C pipe from clip.





14) Remove the ATF cooler pipe from frame.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend A/C pipe.