ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove battery and washer tank.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Disconnect ATF cooler hose from radiator.
NOTE:
- Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- When the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying ATF Cooler Hose To Pipe Of Radiator Side
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Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from pipes.
NOTE:
- Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- When the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying ATF Cooler Hose To Pipe Transmission Side
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Remove ATF cooler pipe from frame.

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Cooler Pipe From Frame
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Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
NOTE: When removing outlet pipe, be careful not to lose ball and spring used with retaining screw.

Fig 4: Identifying Inlet Pipe And Outlet Pipe
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