CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function): Removal

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.

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT .
3. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
4. Remove the harness clip.
   Fig 1: Identifying CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function)

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5. Remove the engine coolant outlet hose, engine coolant inlet hose, CVTF inlet hose and CVTF outlet hose.
   Fig 2: Locating Engine Coolant Outlet, Inlet And CVTF Hoses

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6. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
   Fig 3: Locating CVTF Cooler Bolts

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7. Remove the intake manifold, EGR valve, and the insulator. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Intake Manifold>REMOVAL . Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DOTC)>EGR Control Valve>REMOVAL .
8. Disconnect the engine coolant inlet hose.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Coolant Inlet Hose

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