ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Removal

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

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. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to 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: Locating ATF Cooler Hoses And ATF Cooler Pipes
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Remove the oil charge pipe. Refer 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 Outlet Pipe And Cooler Inlet Pipe
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the ATF cooler pipe assembly mounting bolt.

Fig 5: Locating ATF Cooler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Remove the engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to RESERVOIR TANK .
Detach the A/C pipe from clip.

Fig 6: Identifying A/C Pipe And Clip
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Remove the ATF cooler pipe from frame.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend A/C pipe.