ATF Pipes, ATF Cooler And ATF Pre-Heater: Notes
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CAUTION:
ATF pipe leaks
- To avoid contact between ATF pipes and the sealing section, clip the sealing section approximately 5 mm as shown.
- Remove debris in this area.
- Refer to the Technical Service Bulletin for this procedure.
NOTE:
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Pronged ring on the ATF pipe.
Fig 2: Identifying Pronged Ring -1-, Temperature Valve -2-, Upper ATF Pipe -3-, And Longitudinal Member -4-
The upper ATF pipe -3- has a pronged ring -1- to protect it from touching the longitudinal member -4-.
If the pronged ring is not there and the ATF pipe is damaged, then the ATF pipe must be replaced.
A missing pronged ring must be exchanged.