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 REMOVAL .
Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to REMOVAL .
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: Locating ATF Radiator Inlet And Outlet Hoses Clamp
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Disconnect 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
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Remove the oil charge pipe. Refer to REMOVAL .
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 ATF 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 Bolt
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Remove the engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to REMOVAL .
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.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend A/C pipe.