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CVTF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the CVTF will be hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  • If the CVTF is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
  • When removing the CVTF cooler pipe assembly on vehicle side, be careful not to bend the A/C pipe.
  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the under cover - front.
  3. Remove the CVTF CVT inlet hose and CVTF CVT outlet hose.
    Fig 1: CVTF CVT Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
    G10274910Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Remove the battery and battery box. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Battery.>
  6. Remove the front bumper. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Bumper.>
  7. Remove the headlight assembly LH. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Headlight Assembly.>
  8. Remove the CVTF cooler (air cool) inlet hose and the CVTF cooler (air cool) outlet hose.
    Fig 2: CVTF Cooler (Air Cool) Inlet Hose And Outlet Hose
    G10275098Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the CVTF cooler pipe assembly mounting bolt.
    Fig 3: Locating CVTF Cooler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolt
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  10. Detach the A/C pipe from clip.
  11. Remove the CVTF cooler pipe assembly.
  12. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C).
    Fig 4: Air Intake Duct Clip And Clamps
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  13. Remove the air intake boot assembly, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
    Fig 5: Air Intake Boot
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  14. Disconnect the transmission radio ground terminal and transmission harness connector, and remove the harness clip.
    Fig 6: Locating Harness Clip
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  15. Remove the CVTF cooler hose.
    Fig 7: CVTF Cooler Hose
    G10274901Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  16. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature), and fix it on the vehicle with a string.
    Fig 8: Locating CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) Bolts
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  17. Remove the transmission case cover.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Case Cover Bolts
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  18. Remove the air breather hose from the transmission hanger, and remove the transmission hanger and the transmission radio ground cord.
    Fig 10: Transmission Hanger And Transmission Radio Ground Cord
    G10275023Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the CVTF cooler pipe COMPL from the transmission body.
Fig 11: Locating CVTF Cooler Pipe COMPL Bolts
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