Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Installation

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Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 1: Locating Thermal Bypass Valve & Nuts

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Inspect the transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary. Lubricate the transmission fluid cooler tube seals with clean automatic transmission fluid and install the backing rings and seals on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	7D285	Seal
2	7J324	Backing ring

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Seals

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Position the 2 fluid cooler tubes on the transaxle and tighten the 2 fluid cooler tube fittings.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Fittings

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Install the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolts

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NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

Route the transmission fluid cooler tubes through the cooling module and fasten the upper radiator brackets to the radiator support through the cooling module.

Fig 5: Locating Tabs On Both Sides Of Radiator Support

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Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

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Install the 2 secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.

Fig 7: Locating Secondary Latches On Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

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

Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes On Transmission Fluid Cooler

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Install the secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 9: Locating Secondary Latches On Transmission Fluid Cooler

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

Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Fasteners On Radiator Support

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Install the battery tray.
1. Install the 3 bolts.
  - Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Connect the wiring harness fasteners to the battery tray.

Fig 11: Identifying Wiring Harness Fasteners, Battery Tray & Bolts

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Install the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Position the air cleaner assembly in place and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

Fig 12: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly Bracket Bolt

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Tighten the air cleaner outlet pipe clamp at the throttle body.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

Fig 13: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Clamp

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Connect the engine breather to the air cleaner assembly.

Fig 14: Locating Engine Breather

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Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the air cleaner assembly.

Fig 15: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose

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Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector and connect the electrical harness fastener.

Fig 16: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Electrical Connector & Wiring Harness Fastener

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Install the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
Check the transmission fluid level and add automatic transmission fluid as necessary.