ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
When installing the ATF cooler pipe assembly on vehicle side, be careful not to bend the A/C pipe.
- Install the ATF cooler pipe to the vehicle.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Install the A/C pipe to clip.
- Install the battery cable bracket, and install the battery cable clip to the bracket.
Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Connect the harness connector to the A/C pressure switch.
- Lift up the vehicle.
- Install the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes.NOTE: Use a new washer.
Tightening torque:
T1: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 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)
- Install the ATF AT inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF cooler pipe on the transmission side.NOTE:
- Use a new ATF AT hose.
- Install so that the ATF AT hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
- Insert the ATF AT hose into the specified position.
- Install the ATF radiator inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF cooler pipe on radiator side.NOTE:
- Use a new ATF radiator hose.
- Install so that the ATF radiator hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
- Insert the ATF radiator hose into the specified position.
- Install the heat shield cover. (turbo model)
Tightening torque:
3 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 2.2 ft-lb)
- Install the under cover. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Front Under Cover. >
- Install the battery.
- Check the ATF level. < Refer to
INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >NOTE: Make sure there are no ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, ATF cooler pipes, and ATF cooler hoses.