Auxiliary Oil Cooler Hoses & Pipes (La4A-El): Removal
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Disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the ATF. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION. Remove the front bumper. Remove auxiliary oil cooler hoses and pipes in the order shown in Fig 1 . Inspect auxiliary oil cooler for cracks, damage, and ATF leakage. Inspect for bent fins.