Oil Cooler Pipes: Installation
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NOTE:
Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid loss.
- Install the TOC hoses to the vehicle.
- Install the TOC hoses to the radiator support retainer. See Figure .
- Connect the TOC inlet hose to the radiator. See OIL COOLER PIPES QUICK CONNECT FITTING .
- Install the TOC inlet hose to the transaxle. See Figure .
- Install the TOC outlet hose to the transaxle. See Figure .
- Install the TOC hose retainer and the bolt. See Figure . Tighten the TOC hose retainer bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the TOC outlet hose to the top side of the radiator. See OIL COOLER PIPES QUICK CONNECT FITTING
.CAUTION: DO NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.
- Adjust the fluid level. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL & CONDITION under LUBRICATION.