Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Removal

CAUTION: Do not attempt to separate the fluid cooler inlet tube and the fluid cooler tube from the transaxle fittings by prying with a tool. Damage to the fluid cooler inlet tube or the fluid cooler tube or fittings will result.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.





2. Remove the retaining clip from the transaxle fittings.

3. Note: No disconnect tool is required to remove the lower fluid cooler tube.








Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer.
- Pull the lower tube from the transaxle fitting.
- Remove the lower fittings from the transaxle.

4. Note: No disconnect tool is required to remove the upper fluid cooler inlet tube.








Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer.
- Pull the upper fluid cooler inlet tube from the transaxle fittings.
- Remove the fittings from the transaxle.





5. Loosen the clamp and remove the fluid cooler inlet tube from the radiator.

Installation
1. Install the fluid cooler tube onto the radiator.





2. Install the upper fitting into the transaxle.





3. Connect the fluid cooler inlet tube and the fluid cooler tube to the transaxle by inserting the line into the fitting until the retainer engages the first tube bead. (A definite "click" should be heard.) Pull back on the line to verify full engagement.





4. Install the retaining clip.
5. Install the fluid cooler tube onto the radiator.





6. Install the lower fitting into the transaxle.





7. Connect the fluid cooler tube to the transaxle by inserting the line into the fitting until the retainer engages the first tube bead. (A definite "click" should be heard.) Pull back on the line to verify full engagement.





8. Install the retaining clip.
9. Lower the vehicle. Fill the transaxle to the proper level and check for leaks.