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CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function): Removal

CAUTION: If CVTF and engine coolant spills over the engine, completely wipe it off to avoid emission of smoke and causing a fire.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to COOLING (H4DO)>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.
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  4. 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.
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  5. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
    NOTE: Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.
    1. Disconnect the CVTF cooler inlet hose and CVTF cooler outlet hose.
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    2. Disconnect the water hose (inlet) (A) and water hose (outlet) (B).
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    3. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
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    4. Remove the CVTF cooler inlet hose (A) and CVTF cooler outlet hose (B).
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  6. Remove the water hose (outlet).
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
    1. Remove the EGR cooler. Refer to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DO)>EGR COOLER>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the water hose (outlet).
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