2.5 L Model

Remove battery and washer tank.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Drain ATF completely.
NOTE: Tighten ATF drain plug after draining ATF.

Tightening torque:
1. 25 N.m (2.5kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 1: Tightening ATF Drain Plug
Remove the under cover.
Disconnect ATF cooler hose from radiator.
NOTE:
- Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- When the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
Fig 2: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Radiator
Disconnect ATF cooler hoses from pipes.
NOTE:
- Do not remove with a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
- When the hose is difficult to remove, wrap a shop cloth around the hose to protect it. Turn it with pliers, and then pull directly out with your hand.
Fig 3: Disconnecting ATF Cooler Hoses From Pipes
Remove ATF cooler pipe from frame.

Fig 4: Removing ATF Cooler Pipe From Frame
Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
CAUTION: When removing outlet pipe, be careful not to lose ball and spring used with retaining screw.

Fig 5: Removing The Oil Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipes