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Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Replacement - Radiator (1.4L LUJ)Removal Procedure
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| 1. | Remove charge air cooler outlet air hose. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement . |
| 2. | Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . |
| 3. | Remove the fluid level drain plug (1). |
| 4. | Drain transmission fluid into a suitable container. |
| 5. | Remove the transmission oil cooler pipes from the oil cooler fittings on the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection . |
Note: Do not remove the upper and lower transmission oil cooler fittings from the radiator at the same time other wise the transmission oil cooler will fall inside the radiator end tank. |
| 6. | Remove the oil cooler fitting (1) and the O-ring (2) from the radiator. |
Installation Procedure
| 1. | Inspect the NEW O-ring (2) seals for cracks, cuts or damage. Replace if necessary. |
Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution . |
Note: The correct thread engagement is critical. Cross-threaded fittings can achieve proper tightness and still leak. |
| 2. | Install the oil cooler fitting (1) to the radiator and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft) . |
| 3. | Install the transmission oil cooler hoses to the oil cooler fittings to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection . |
| 4. | Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . |
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution . |
| 5. | Install the fluid level drain plug (1) and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in) . |
| 6. | Fill the transmission to a proper level with the correct fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill . |
| 7. | Install charge air cooler outlet air hose. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement . |
| 8. | Inspect for fluid leaks. |
