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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1860085  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the vehicle.
  3. Remove the inlet pipe union bolt from the radiator.

  4. Object Number: 1860087  Size: SH
  5. Remove the outlet pipe union bolt and the clip bolt from the radiator.

  6. Object Number: 1860088  Size: SH
  7. Remove the oil cooler line assembly bolt from the transaxle.
  8. Remove the oil cooler line assembly.
  9. Replace the transaxle oil cooler line seals. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal Replacement.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1860088  Size: SH
  1. Install the oil cooler line assembly to the transaxle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the oil cooler line assembly bolt and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Object Number: 1860087  Size: SH
  5. Install the outlet pipe union bolt and the clip bolt to the radiator.
  6. • Tighten the outlet pipe union bolt (1) to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
    • Tighten the clip bolt (2) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

    Object Number: 1860085  Size: SH
  7. Install the inlet pipe union bolt to the radiator and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Add fluid to the transaxle.
  10. Check the fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement.