CVT Fluid Cooler Inspection Procedure

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Inspect the coffee filter for debris.
1. If small metal debris less than 1 mm (0.040 in) in size or metal powder is found in the coffee filter, this is normal. If normal debris is found, the CVT fluid cooler/radiator can be re-used and the procedure is ended.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Coffee Filter For Debris
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. If one or more pieces of debris are found that are over 1 mm (0.040 in) in size and/or peeled clutch facing material is found in the coffee filter, the fluid cooler is not serviceable. The radiator/fluid cooler must be replaced and the inspection procedure is ended.
Fig 2: Identifying Debris Size
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.