ATF Cooler Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.
Remove the splash shield (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Splash Shield
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Remove the front bulkhead cover, and remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the hose clamp (A), and remove the ATF cooler inlet hose (B) and the outlet hose (C) from the hose clamps (D), then disconnect the hoses from the ATF cooler lines.

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Cooler Inlet Hose & Outlet Hose
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Remove the power steering fluid hose clamp (A) from the ATF cooler mounting bracket.

Fig 3: Power Steering Fluid Hose Clamp & ATF Cooler Mounting Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Remove the ATF cooler (B), and replace it. Install the new ATF cooler.
Install the power steering fluid hose clamp on the bracket.
Slide the ATF cooler inlet hose over the ATF cooler line until the hose end contacts with the bulge, and secure the hose with the clip at 6-8 mm (0.2-0.3 in.) from the hose end.
Slide the ATF cooler outlet hose over the ATF cooler line until the hose end contacts with the bulge, and secure the hose with the clip at 2-4 mm (0.1 -0.2 in.) from the hose end.
Secure the cooler hoses with the hose clamps at the marks on the hoses.
Install the hose clamp at the mark.
Install the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and install the front bulkhead cover.
Install the splash shield.
Check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ).