CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function): Removal

CAUTION: If the CVTF and engine coolant is spilt over exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
Drain engine coolant. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Coolant. >
Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Remove the harness clip from the CVTF cooler bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Harness Clip Of CVTF Cooler Bracket
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Disconnect the engine coolant outlet hose, engine coolant inlet hose, CVTF inlet hose and CVTF outlet hose.

Fig 2: Locating Engine Coolant Outlet Hose, Engine Coolant Inlet Hose, CVTF Inlet And Outlet Hose Clamps
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Remove the CVTF inlet hose and CVTF outlet hose.

Fig 3: Locating CVTF Inlet And Outlet Hose
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Remove the engine coolant outlet hose.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Coolant Outlet Hose
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Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) from the transmission.

Fig 5: Removing CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Feature) From Transmission
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Remove the intake manifold, EGR valve, and the insulator. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intake Manifold. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , EGR Control Valve. >
Remove the engine coolant inlet hose.

Fig 6: Locating Engine Coolant Inlet Hose Clamp
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