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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Inlet Pipe Union Bolt And Washers At Radiator
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    WARNING: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Drain the transaxle fluid.
  3. Remove the inlet pipe union bolt and washers from the radiator.
  4. Remove the inlet and outlet pipes retaining bolt.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe, Bolt & Transaxle
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  6. Remove the fluid cooler inlet pipe bolt from the transaxle.
  7. Remove the inlet pipe fitting nut from the transaxle.
  8. Remove the fluid cooler inlet pipe and hoses.