Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: TOC Rear Pipe Front, Rear Clamp & Bolts

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Install the transmission oil cooler (TOC) rear pipes into position.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the TOC rear pipe front and rear retaining clamps and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the transmission oil cooler rear pipe front and rear retaining clamp bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the TOC rear pipe middle clip.

Fig 2: TOC Rear Pipe & Rear Clip

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Install the TOC rear pipe rear clip.

Fig 3: TOC Rear Upper & Lower Pipe Fittings

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Remove the caps from the rear of the TOC rear pipes and remove the plugs from the transmission fittings.
ALIGN and HAND-START, then tighten ONLY by hand to seat the TOC rear upper and lower pipe fittings to the transmission fittings.
Tighten: Tighten the transmission oil cooler rear upper and lower pipe fittings to the transmission fittings to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Fig 4: Locating Cooler Fittings

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ALIGN and HAND-START, then tighten ONLY by hand to seat the TOC rear upper and lower pipe fittings to the junction fittings at the engine flywheel housing.
Tighten: Tighten the transmission oil cooler rear upper and lower pipe fittings to the junction fittings at the engine flywheel housing to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
Install the driveline tunnel closeout panel. Refer to Driveline Tunnel Closeout Panel Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
Install the right side muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement - Right in Engine Exhaust.
Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Check the transmission fluid level. Add if necessary.
Lower the vehicle.