ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose: Installation

Install the ATF cooler pipe to frame.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the A/C pipe, when installing the ATF cooler pipe.

Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating ATF Cooler Pipe Assembly Mounting Bolt
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Install the A/C pipe to clip.
Install the engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Lift up the vehicle.
Install the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes with new gaskets.
NOTE: Use a new bolt for the converter case joint.

Tightening torque:

T1: 38 N.m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 ft-lb)

T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kgf-m, 29.5 ft-lb)

T3: 45 N.m (4.6 kgf-m, 33.2 ft-lb)

Fig 2: ATF Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipes Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the oil charge pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Connect the ATF AT inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF cooler pipe on the transmission side.
NOTE:
- Use a new ATF AT hose.
- Install so that the ATF AT hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
- Insert the ATF AT hose into the specified position.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying ATF AT Inlet And Outlet Hoses
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Connect the ATF radiator inlet and outlet hoses to the ATF cooler pipe on radiator side.
NOTE:
- Use a new ATF radiator hose.
- Install so that the ATF radiator hose is not folded over, excessively bent or twisted.
- Insert the ATF radiator hose into the specified position.
  
  Fig 4: Locating ATF Radiator Inlet And Outlet Hoses Clamp
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Install the front exhaust pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the under cover. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the battery.
Check the ATF level. Refer to INSPECTION .
NOTE: Make sure there are no ATF leaks in joints between the transmission, radiator, ATF cooler pipes, and ATF cooler hoses.
Install the collector cover.