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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1290887  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution.
  3. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  4. Place a drip pan under the hoses to catch the fluid that will run out of the lines.
  5. Remove the bolt from the oil cooler outlet pipe at the right lower side of the radiator.
  6. Remove the bolt from the outlet pipe bracket.

  7. Object Number: 1290901  Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolt from the outlet pipe on the transaxle side.
  9. Remove the outlet pipe assembly.

  10. Object Number: 1290910  Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolt from the oil cooler inlet pipe at the left lower side of the radiator.

  12. Object Number: 1290920  Size: SH
  13. Remove the bolt from the inlet pipe at the transaxle side.
  14. Remove the inlet pipe assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1290944  Size: SH
  1. Install the inlet pipe assembly withthe assembly bolts and tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  2. Object Number: 1290932  Size: SH
  3. Install the outlet pipe assembly with the assembly bolts and tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft)..
  4. Refill the transaxle fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Draining.
  5. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.