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Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Replacement - Radiator - 1.4L LUJ

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.

1. Inspect the NEW O-ring (2) seals for cracks, cuts or damage. Replace if necessary.

Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution in the Preface section.

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 in the Preface section.




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 Level and Condition Check and Fluid Capacity Specifications .
7. Install charge air cooler outlet air hose. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement .
8. Inspect for fluid leaks.