CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, initialization or registration) that must be performed after replacing the oil cooler assembly are shown below.
| Replacement Part or Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative when not Performed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission fluid | ATF thermal degradation estimate reset | The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly. |
CAUTION:
Be careful not to burn yourself when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
PROCEDURE
AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL PROHIBITED (w/ Air Suspension)
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
REMOVE STRUT BAR BRACKET SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the drain plug from the automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly and drain the automatic transmission fluid.
Note
The overflow plug and drain plug are located nearby one another. Make sure not to remove the incorrect plug.
| *1 | Drain Plug |
| *2 | Overflow Plug |
|
Front of Vehicle |
Remove the O-ring from the drain plug.
Install a new O-ring to the drain plug.
Using a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the drain plug to automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly.
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE RADIATOR COVER PLATE
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO CROSS MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
Detach the wire harness clamp.
Disconnect the intake mass air flow meter connector.
Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner hose assembly from the air cleaner assembly.
| *1 | Air Cleaner Support |
Remove the air cleaner assembly from the 3 air cleaner supports.
REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE (w/ In-tank Oil Cooler)
Detach the 2 clamps and disconnect the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose from the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose and water hose sub-assembly.
Slide the 2 hose clips and remove the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose from the No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube and radiator assembly.
REMOVE WATER INLET HOSE (w/ In-tank Oil Cooler)
Slide the 2 hose clips and remove the water inlet hose from the oil cooler assembly and No. 3 radiator hose.
Note
Do not deform the oil cooler assembly.
REMOVE HEATER ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (w/ In-tank Oil Cooler)
REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE (w/ In-tank Oil Cooler)
Detach the clamp and disconnect the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose from the No. 3 radiator hose.
Slide the 2 hose clips and remove the No. 1 transmission oil cooler hose from the radiator assembly and oil cooler assembly.
Note
Do not deform the oil cooler assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE (w/ In-tank Oil Cooler)
Slide the 2 hose clips and remove the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose from the oil cooler assembly and No. 1 oil cooler inlet tube.
Note
Do not deform the oil cooler assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE (w/ In-tank Oil Cooler)
Detach the clamp and disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose from the No. 3 radiator hose.
Slide the 2 hose clips and remove No. 1 water by-pass hose from the oil cooler assembly and water outlet sub-assembly.
Note
Do not deform the oil cooler assembly.
REMOVE HEATER ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (w/o In-tank Oil Cooler)
REMOVE WATER INLET HOSE (w/o In-tank Oil Cooler)
Slide the 2 hose clips and remove the water inlet hose from the oil cooler assembly and No. 3 radiator hose.
Note
Do not deform the oil cooler assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE (w/o In-tank Oil Cooler)
Slide the 2 hose clips and remove the No. 1 oil cooler outlet hose from the oil cooler assembly and No. 1 oil cooler outlet tube.
Note
Do not deform the oil cooler assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 OIL COOLER INLET HOSE (w/o In-tank Oil Cooler)
Slide the 2 hose clips and remove the No. 1 oil cooler inlet hose from the oil cooler assembly and No. 1 oil cooler inlet tube.
Note
Do not deform the oil cooler assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 WATER BY-PASS HOSE (w/o In-tank Oil Cooler)
Detach the clamp and disconnect the No. 1 water by-pass hose from the No. 3 radiator hose.
Slide the 2 hose clips and remove No. 1 water by-pass hose from the oil cooler assembly and water outlet sub-assembly.
Note
Do not deform the oil cooler assembly.
REMOVE OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and oil cooler assembly.
REMOVE OIL COOLER BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and oil cooler bracket.