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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. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>ENGINE COOLANT>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>AIR INTAKE DUCT>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTERCOOLER>REMOVAL .
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector (A), engine wiring harness connector (B), clamp (C) and clamp (D).
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  6. Disconnect the CVTF cooler inlet hose and CVTF cooler outlet hose.
    NOTE: Prepare the container for draining of engine oil.
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  7. Remove the bolts securing the CVTF cooler pipe No. 1.
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  8. Disconnect the water hose (inlet).
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  9. Disconnect the water hose (outlet).
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  10. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
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  11. Remove the CVTF cooler inlet hose and CVTF cooler outlet hose.
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  12. Remove the water hose (outlet).
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
    1. Remove the fuel pipe insulator No. 1. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL INSULATOR>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the water hose (outlet).
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  13. Remove the water hose (inlet).
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
    1. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>FRONT EXHAUST PIPE>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the water hose (inlet).
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