Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

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Install the transmission oil cooler to the automatic transaxle case sub-assembly with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 13.5 N.m (138 kgf/cm, 10 ft.lbf)

HINT:

Tightening order: Temporarily tighten bolt (A) → Fully tighten bolt ((B) → (C) → (A))

CONNECT OUTLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE

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*a	0 to 3 mm (0 to 0.118 in.)	*b	2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.276 in.)
*c	Paint Mark	*d	30° (Paint Mark Location)

Connect the outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose to the transmission oil cooler and slide the clip to secure it.
NOTE:
- Make sure to slide the outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose until it contacts the hose stopper of the transmission oil cooler.
- Make sure to align the paint mark of the outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose with paint mark of the transmission oil cooler.
- Make sure that the paint mark of the outlet No. 1 oil cooler hose and clip are within the location shown in the illustration.

CONNECT INLET NO. 1 OIL COOLER HOSE

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*a	0 to 3 mm (0 to 0.118 in.)	*b	2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.276 in.)
*c	Paint Mark	-	-

Connect the inlet No. 1 oil cooler hose to the transmission oil cooler and slide the clip to secure it.
NOTE:
- Make sure to slide the inlet No. 1 oil cooler hose until it contacts the hose stopper of the transmission oil cooler.
- Make sure to align the paint mark of the inlet No. 1 oil cooler hose with the paint mark of the transmission oil cooler.
- Make sure that the clip is within the location shown in the illustration.

CONNECT WATER BY-PASS HOSE ASSEMBLY

*a	2 to 7 mm (0.0787 to 0.276 in.)	*b	Paint Mark
*c	60° (Claw of Clip Location)	-	-

Connect the water by-pass hose assembly to the transmission oil cooler and slide the 2 clips to secure it.
NOTE:
- Make sure to slide the water by-pass hose assembly until it contacts the hose stopper of the transmission oil cooler.
- Make sure to align the paint mark of the water by-pass hose assembly with the paint mark of the transmission oil cooler.
- Make sure that the claws of the clip are within the location shown in the illustration.

INSTALL NO. 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER TUBE CLAMP
INSTALL ENGINE WIRE
INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [11/2023 - ]
INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2023 - ]
INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
- for Sport Package
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- except Sport Package
  Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
ADD ENGINE COOLANT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2022 - ]
INSPECT FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
INSPECT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK
INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 82 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 82 [11/2023 - ]
INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 84 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 84 [11/2023 - ]
INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 85 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 85 [11/2023 - ]
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 86 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 86 [11/2023 - ]
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 87 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 87 [11/2023 - ]