CVTF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
- Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the CVTF will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
- If the CVTF is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
- When removing the CVTF cooler pipe assembly on vehicle side, be careful not to bend the A/C pipe.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the under cover.
- Remove the CVTF inlet hose and CVTF outlet hose.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Remove the inlet hose and outlet hose on radiator side.CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- Remove the CVTF inlet pipe and CVTF outlet pipe.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the battery.
- Remove the battery cable clip from the bracket, and remove the battery cable bracket.
- Remove the front bumper. (OUTBACK model) Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper.
- Remove the headlight assembly (LH). (OUTBACK model) Ref. to REMOVAL , Headlight Assembly.
- Remove the inlet hose and outlet hose. (OUTBACK model)
- Remove the CVTF cooler pipe assembly mounting bolt.
- Remove the sensor cover plate. (OUTBACK model)
- Remove the front sub sensor harness connector and front harness clip from the vehicle, and route them under the CVTF cooler pipe assembly. (OUTBACK model)CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before replacing the front sub sensor harness connector. Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.
- Detach the A/C pipe from clip.
- Remove the CVTF cooler pipe assembly from the vehicle.