Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Special Tools

J 41623-B - Cooler Quick Connect Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Ignition OFF.

Danger:
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning Safety Glasses Warning.


2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

3. Remove the front air deflector.





Caution:
The transmission oil cooler system uses quick connect fittings throughout the system. Use a special tool to disconnect these quick connect fittings. Removing the transmission oil cooler lines without this tool will result in damage to the radiator, the transmission, and the transmission oil cooler caused by mixing the transmission oil and coolant or due to transmission oil loss.

Note: Make sure that the transmission fluid is cool. Failure to comply may result in injury.

Note: Place a suitable drain pan below the pipes when disconnecting the pipes.

4. Disconnect the flexible hoses (1) from the transmission fluid cooler pipes (2). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.




5. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipes retaining bolt.

6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipes from the vehicle.

7. Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler pipe seals.




8. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe mounting bracket retainer bolt.

9. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipes from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the transmission fluid cooler pipes to the vehicle.




2. Connect the flexible hose (1) to the transmission fluid cooler pipes. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.

3. Connect the flexible hose (2) to the transmission fluid cooler pipes. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Service and Repair.




4. Install NEW transmission fluid cooler pipe seals.

Note: Make sure that the transmission fluid cooler pipes are correctly installed to the transmission.

5. Install the transmission fluid cooler pipes to the transmission.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

6. Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe retaining bolt.

Tighten the transmission fluid cooler pipe retaining bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb. ft).




7. Install the transmission fluid cooler pipe mounting bracket retainer bolt.

8. Install the front air deflector.
9. Lower the vehicle.

10. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check.

11. Inspect for fluid leaks.