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. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hose clamps.
3. Remove the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hose and pipe from the transaxle oil cooler hose and pipe.



4. Remove the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hose and pipe bracket from the lower radiator support.



5. Remove the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hose and pipe fittings from the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hose and pipe.

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

1. Install the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hose and pipe.

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 auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hose and pipe fittings to the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler.

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




3. Install the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hose and pipe to the transaxle oil cooler hose and pipe.
4. Install the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler hose clamps.
5. 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.

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