ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Removal

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Remove the collector cover.
NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.
1. Pull up the two points at the rear (A).
2. Pull up the two points at the front (B) while moving them forward.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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Remove the battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.
Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Exhaust Pipe.
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 ATF cooler hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.
  
  Fig 2: Locating ATF Cooler Hose
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Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from ATF cooler pipes.
NOTE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- If it is hard to remove the ATF cooler 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 And ATF Cooler Pipes
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Remove the oil charge pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe.
Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe from the transmission.
NOTE: When disconnecting the ATF cooler outlet pipe, be careful not to lose the ball and spring used together with the retaining screw.

Fig 4: Identifying ATF Cooler Inlet Pipe And Outlet Pipe
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the ATF cooler pipe assembly mounting bolt.

Fig 5: Locating ATF Cooler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolt
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Detach the A/C pipe from clip.

Fig 6: Identifying A/C Pipe Clip
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Remove the ATF cooler pipe from frame.