Oil Cooler Removal/Installation: Notes
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the coolant into a container.
- Drain the ATF into a container. See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the battery, battery tray, and battery tray bracket.
- Remove the air cleaner component. See FRESH-AIR DUCT REMOVAL NOTE .
- Remove the radiator grille.
- Remove the front bumper.
- Remove the splash shield.
- Remove the mud guard.
- Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Add ATF to the specified level. See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .
- Add coolant to the specified level.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Inspect for oil leakage from the oil pipes and oil hoses.
- Inspect for coolant from the hoses.
- Inspect the ATF level and condition. See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION .
- Carry out the line pressure test. See HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TESTS .
- Carry out the road test. See ROAD TEST .