Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Installation

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Position the transmission fluid 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 transmission fluid and install the backing rings and seals on the transmission fluid cooler tube assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Seal And Backing Ring

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DESCRIPTION CHART

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

Position the 2 transmission fluid cooler tubes on the transaxle and tighten the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube nuts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Fittings
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Install 2 new transmission fluid cooler tube assembly bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolts
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NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

Fig 5: Locating Radiator Support Tabs

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Route the transmission fluid cooler tubes through the cooling module and fasten the upper radiator brackets to the radiator support through the cooling module.
Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes in the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Install the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve.

Fig 7: Locating Secondary Latches
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Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
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Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube fasteners to the radiator support.

Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Fasteners
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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: Locating Battery Tray Bolts
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Install the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Position the ACL assembly in place and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  
  Fig 12: Locating ACL Assembly Bracket Bolt
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Tighten the ACL outlet pipe clamp at the TB .
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 13: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe And Pipe Clamp
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Connect the engine breather to the ACL assembly.

Fig 14: Locating Engine Breather
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Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the ACL assembly.

Fig 15: Locating Engine Breather From Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly
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Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector and connect the electrical harness fastener.

Fig 16: Locating Mass Air Flow Sensor Electrical Connector And 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 transmission fluid as necessary.