Transmission Fluid Cooler

Transmission Fluid Cooler

Removal

NOTICE: The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage. Refer to the Material specification and/or the transmission fluid level indicator for the correct fluid. Use only clean transmission fluid designated for this transaxle and torque converter being serviced.

NOTICE: Do not mix Mercon(R) V or Mercon(R) LV transmission fluid. This may cause erratic shift feel, erratic shift timing and/or transmission failure.

NOTE: Transmission fluid application:
- Early build vehicles require MERCON(R) V
- Late build vehicles require MERCON(R) LV

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the front bumper cover.

3. Disconnect the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube fasteners from the radiator support.

4. Remove the secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler.

5. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler.

6. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 transmission fluid cooler support brackets.

7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler.

Installation

1. Position the transmission fluid cooler in place.

2. Install the 2 transmission fluid cooler support brackets and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

3. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the transmission fluid cooler.

4. Install the secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler.

5. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube fasteners to the radiator support.

6. Install the front bumper cover.

7. Check the transmission fluid level and add transmission fluid as necessary.