Tools Required

J 41623-B Cooler Quick Connect Tool.

1. Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6L.



3. Remove the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining bolt from the fan shroud.
4. Slide the plastic cap off the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe quick connect fitting.
5. Disconnect the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe from the radiator using the J 41623-B .
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
7. Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe in order to gain access to the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Rear Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.



8. At the rear of the transaxle remove the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting from the transaxle.
9. Remove the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe wire retainers from the oil cooler pipe.
10. Remove the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe from the vehicle.
11. Lower the vehicle.



12. Disconnect the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting from the radiator.



13. Slide the plastic cap off the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe quick connect fitting.
14. Disconnect the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe from the transaxle using the J 41623-A .
15. Remove the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe from the vehicle.

Notice: Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid loss.

1. Position the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe into the engine compartment.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe to the radiator.

Important: Ensure the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe is positioned upwards while tightening.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).




3. Push the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe into the transaxle quick connect fitting, until a "click" is heard.
4. Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
5. Slide the plastic cap over the quick connect joint.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



7. Position the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe up into the engine compartment.
8. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe wire retainers to the oil cooler pipe.
9. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe at the rear of the transaxle.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

10. Install the rear exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Rear Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
11. Lower the vehicle.



12. Push the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe into the radiator quick connect fitting, until a "click" is heard.
13. Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
14. Slide the plastic cap (1) over the quick connect joint.



15. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining bolt to the fan shroud.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

16. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6L.
17. Install the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.

Notice: Do NOT overfill the transaxle. The overfilling of the transaxle causes foaming, loss of fluid, shift complaints, and possible damage to the transaxle.

18. Adjust the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
19. Inspect for fluid leaks.