Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Removal
ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose
REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Remove the battery.
3) Lift up the vehicle.
4) Remove the under cover.
5) Remove the heat shield cover.
6) Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from the radiator.
NOTE:
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Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
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If it is hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.
7) Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from the pipes.
NOTE:
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Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed tools.
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If it is hard to remove the hose, wrap the hose with cloth to prevent from damaging it, and while turning with pliers, pull straight out by hand.
8) Disconnect the ATF cooler pipe from frame.
