For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement.
- Disengage the plastic cap from the TOC fitting.
- Disconnect the TOC line from the TOC fitting. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Lower Pipe Assembly Replacement - Transmission to Auxiliary Cooler and Transmission Fluid Cooler Lower Pipe Assembly Replacement - Auxiliary Cooler to Radiator.
- Remove the TOC fitting from the radiator.
Note: The transmission oil cooler in held into position inside the radiator by the TOC fittings.
Service one TOC fitting at a time. Removal of both TOC fittings will cause the cooler tank to fall out of position and require radiator removal to install the TOC fittings.Pull the plastic cap back along the pipe.
Installation Procedure
- Install the TOC fitting to the radiator and tighten to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Connect the TOC line to the TOC fitting. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Lower Pipe Assembly Replacement - Transmission to Auxiliary Cooler and Transmission Fluid Cooler Lower Pipe Assembly Replacement - Auxiliary Cooler to Radiator.
- Snap the plastic cap onto the TOC fitting.
- Ensure that the plastic cap is fully seated against the fitting.
- Ensure that no gap is present between the cap and the fitting.
- Install the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement.
- Inspect the fluid level and add fluid if necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Ensure the cooler line being installed has a plastic cap on the end that connects to the quick connect fitting. If no plastic cap exists, or the plastic cap is damaged, obtain a new cap. Install the cap on to the cooler line prior to cooler line installation.
Do not manually depress the retaining clip when installing the plastic cap.
