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. Disconnect upper transmission cooler line.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Position the drain pan.



4. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses from the transaxle oil cooler fittings in the transaxle.



5. Remove the transaxle oil cooler clamps from the transaxle oil cooler hoses at the transaxle oil cooler pipes at the radiator Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement or Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement .
6. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses from the transaxle oil cooler pipes at the radiator.
7. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hose clip bolt.
8. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses.

Important: The correct thread engagement is critical. The crossthreaded fittings can achieve proper tightness value and still leak.

1. Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses.

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. Install the transaxle oil cooler hose clip bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler hose clip bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the transaxle oil cooler fittings in the transaxle.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler hose fittings to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).




4. Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the transaxle oil cooler pipes at the radiator. Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement or Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement .
5. Install the transaxle oil cooler clamps to the transaxle oil cooler hoses on the transaxle oil cooler pipes at the radiator.
6. Lower the vehicle.

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

7. Adjust the fluid level.
8. Inspect for proper completion of the repairs.
9. Inspect for fluid leaks.