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ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the ATF will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  • If the ATF is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
  • When removing the ATF cooler pipe assembly on vehicle side, be careful not to bend the A/C pipe.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Remove the battery.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  5. Remove the heat shield cover, (turbo model)
    Fig 1: Locating Heat Shield Cover Screws
    G07665555Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from the radiator.
    NOTE:
    • Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
    • If it is hard to remove the ATF cooler hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.
      Fig 2: ATF Cooler Hose Of Radiator
      G07665556Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ATF cooler hoses from ATF cooler pipes.
    NOTE:
    • Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
    • If it is hard to remove the ATF cooler hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.
      Fig 3: ATF Cooler Hose
      G07665557Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe.
    CAUTION: When disconnecting the ATF cooler outlet pipe, be careful not to lose the ball and spring used together with the retaining screw.
    Fig 4: ATF Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe
    G07665558Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the battery cable clip from the bracket, and remove the battery cable bracket.
    Fig 5: Locating Battery Cable Bracket Bolts
    G07665559Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the harness connector from the A/C pressure switch.
    Fig 6: A/C Pressure Switch Harness Connector
    G07665560Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the ATF cooler pipe assembly mounting bolt.
    Fig 7: ATF Cooler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G07665561Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Detach the A/C pipe from clip.
    Fig 8: A/C Pipe With Clips
    G07665562Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the ATF cooler pipe from the vehicle.
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