CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function): Removal

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

CAUTION: If the CVTF and engine coolant is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT .
Remove the air intake boot assembly. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>REMOVAL .
Remove the harness bracket, and then remove the engine harness connector.

Fig 1: Locating Engine Harness Bracket Screw
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Disconnect the EGR control valve harness connector, throttle position sensor harness connector and manifold absolute pressure sensor harness connector.
Remove the engine rear hanger.

Fig 2: Locating Engine Rear Hanger Bolts
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Remove the engine coolant outlet hose.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Coolant Outlet Hose
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Remove the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose.

Fig 4: Removing CVTF Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
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Remove the electric power steering harness from the clip.

Fig 5: Locating Electric Power Steering Harness From Clip
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Remove the engine coolant inlet hose.

Fig 6: Removing Engine Coolant Inlet Hose
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Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) from the transmission.

Fig 7: Locating CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) Bolts

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