ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Install the ATF cooler pipe to frame.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the A/C pipe, when installing the ATF cooler pipe.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.08 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating ATF Cooler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolt
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Install the A/C pipe to clip.
Lift up the vehicle.
install the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes with new gaskets.
NOTE: Use a new bolt for the converter case joint.

Tightening torque:

T1: 38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)

T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)

T3:45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipes
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Install the oil charge pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe.
Connect the ATF cooler hose to the ATF cooler pipe on the transmission side.
NOTE:
- Use a new ATF cooler hose.
- Install so that the ATF cooler hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
- Insert the ATF cooler hose to the specified position.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses And ATF Cooler Pipes
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Connect the ATF cooler hose to the ATF cooler pipe on the radiator side.
NOTE:
- Use a new ATF cooler hose.
- Install so that the ATF cooler hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
- Insert the ATF cooler hose to the specified position.
  
  Fig 4: Locating ATF Cooler Hose
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Install the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Exhaust Pipe.
Install the under cover. Ref. to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the battery.
Fill ATF. Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID .
NOTE: Make sure there are no ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, ATF cooler pipes, and ATF cooler hoses.
Install the collector cover.