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. Position a drain pan under the vehicle.



3. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hose retainer at transaxle.



4. Remove the transaxle oil hose quick connection at transaxle by removing white plastic cover and carefully removing the wire retainer from connector with a flat-bladed tool or a hook tool.
5. Remove the transaxle oil hose quick connection at the radiator by removing white plastic cover and carefully removing the wire retainer from connector with a flat-bladed tool or a hook tool.
6. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses.

1. Install the transaxle oil cooler hose wire retainers to the connectors.
2. Push connectors into transaxle coupling.
3. Push white protector back over the connector.



4. Install the transaxle oil cooler hoses to the radiator.
5. Install the transaxle oil cooler retainer to the transaxle.
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. Refer to Fluid Capacity Specifications .
8. Inspect for fluid leaks.