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ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the ATF will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  • If the ATF is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
  • When removing the ATF cooler pipe assembly on vehicle side, be careful not to bend the A/C pipe.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Remove the battery.
  3. Lift up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
  5. Remove the heat shield cover. (turbo model)
    Fig 1: Locating Heat Shield Cover Mounting Bolts (Turbo Model)
    G05659961Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the ATF radiator inlet and outlet hoses from the radiator.
    NOTE:
    • Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
    • If it is hard to remove the ATF radiator hose, wrap the hose with cloth to protect it from damage, turn it with pliers, and pull it straight out by hand.
    Fig 2: Identifying ATF Radiator Hose
    G05661748Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ATF AT inlet and outlet hoses from the ATF cooler pipe.
    NOTE:
    • Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
    • If it is hard to remove the ATF AT hose, wrap the hose with cloth to protect it from damage, turn it with pliers, and pull it straight out by hand.
    Fig 3: Identifying ATF AT Inlet And Outlet Hoses
    G05955944Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the ATF cooler inlet pipe and outlet pipe.
    CAUTION: 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 And Outlet Pipe
    G08563976Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the battery cable clip from the bracket, and remove the battery cable bracket.
    Fig 5: Locating Battery Cable Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G08563977Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the harness connector from the A/C pressure switch.
    Fig 6: Identifying A/C Pressure Switch Harness Connector
    G08563978Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the ATF cooler pipe assembly mounting bolt.
    Fig 7: Identifying ATF Cooler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolt
    G08563979Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  13. Detach the A/C pipe from clip.
    Fig 8: Identifying A/C Pipe Clip
    G08563980Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  14. Remove the ATF cooler pipe from the vehicle.
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