Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler - Oil-to-Air Fluid Cooler: Installation

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All vehicles

Install the fluid cooler tube onto the OTA transmission fluid cooler.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Position the OTA transmission fluid cooler into the mounts, and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Connect the OTA transmission fluid cooler hoses.

Gasoline engine vehicles

Position the A/C condenser into the lower brackets and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 1: Locating Bracket Bolts

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Connect the hood release cable clip onto the power steering cooler and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Locating Hood Release Cable Clip & Power Steering Cooler Bolts

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Diesel engine vehicles

Install the CAC and the bolts.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Locating CAC Bolts

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Connect the lower CAC hose and tighten the clamp.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Locating Lower CAC Hose & Clamp

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Connect the upper CAC hose and tighten the clamp.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Upper Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Hose & Clamp

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Position the fuel cooler and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Cooler Bolt

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All vehicles

Fill with clean automatic transmission fluid and check for leaks.