CVTF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Installation

CAUTION: When installing the CVTF cooler pipe assembly on vehicle side, be careful not to bend the A/C pipe.

Temporarily install the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL, transmission hanger and transmission radio ground cord to the transmission.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.
Tighten the union screws and bolts in the order of (A) → (B) → (C).
Tightening torque:

T1: 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)

T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)

T3: 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.2 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Union Screws And Bolts Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
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Install the transmission case cover.
Tightening torque:

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Case Cover Mounting Bolts
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Install the adapter harness connector to the transmission hanger.
Connect the following harness connectors.
- Transmission harness connectors
- Inhibitor harness connector
- Transmission radio ground terminal
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Harness Connectors, Transmission Radio Ground Terminal And Inhibitor Harness Connector
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Install the CVTF cooler pipe assembly to vehicle.
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating CVTF Cooler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolts
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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)

Fig 5: Locating Battery Cable Clip And Bracket
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Install the engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Lift up the vehicle.
Install the CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.
NOTE: Use new CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.

Fig 6: Identifying CVTF CVT Inlet And Outlet Hose
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Install the CVTF radiator inlet hose and CVTF radiator outlet hose on radiator side.
NOTE: Use new CVTF radiator inlet hose and CVTF radiator outlet hose.

Fig 7: Identifying CVTF Radiator Inlet And Outlet Hose
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Install the under cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the battery.
Adjust the CVTF level and check there is no leakage. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .