Transmission Fluid Cooler: Installing

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-- Replace the O-rings -C- on the transmission fluid cooler -B-.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Oil Cooler

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-- Mount the transmission fluid cooler -B-, while doing this, pay attention to the O-rings -C-.

-- Install new bolts -A- and tighten to the tightening specification.

-- Attach the coolant hoses to the transmission fluid cooler and remove the Hose Clamps 3094.

Fig 2: Clamping Off Coolant Hoses Using Clamps 3094

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-- Install the battery and the battery tray. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Check the coolant level and add if necessary. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 3: Attention (Switch Off Engine)

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-- After repairing, check the transmission fluid level and fill. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .

CAUTION:

Do not start engine during coolant level test if the transmission fluid has not been filled yet.