ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Removal

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Set the vehicle on a lift.
Remove the battery.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the radiator under cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Under Cover
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from the radiator.
NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- If it is hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying ATF Cooler Hose
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from the pipes.
NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- If it is hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses
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Disconnect the ATF cooler pipe from frame.

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Cooler Pipe
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Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
NOTE: When disconnecting the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose the ball and spring used with retaining screw.

Fig 5: Identifying Inlet Pipe And Outlet Pipe
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