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 BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Drain engine coolant. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Coolant.>
Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C).

Fig 1: Air Intake Duct Clip And Clamps
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Remove the air intake boot assembly, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 2: Air Intake Boot
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Remove the harness clip.

Fig 3: Locating Harness Clip
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Remove the engine coolant outlet hose.
- Without CVTF cooler (air cool)
Fig 4: Engine Coolant Outlet Hose (Without CVTF Cooler)
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- With CVTF cooler (air cool)
Fig 5: Engine Coolant Outlet Hose (With CVTF Cooler)
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Remove the CVTF inlet hose and outlet hose.
- Without CVTF cooler (air cool)
Fig 6: CVTF Inlet And Outlet Hose (Without CVTF Cooler)
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- With CVTF cooler (air cool)
Fig 7: CVTF Inlet And Outlet Hose (With CVTF Cooler)
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Remove the engine coolant inlet hose.

Fig 8: Locating Engine Coolant Inlet Hose Clip
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Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).

Fig 9: Locating CVTF Cooler Bolts

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