CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Drain engine coolant. Refer to COOLING (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
- Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
- Remove the purge hose, purge control solenoid valve harness connector and harness clip.
- Remove the water hose (outlet).
- Remove the CVTF cooler inlet hose and CVTF cooler outlet hose.
- Remove the water hose (inlet).
- Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) from the transmission.