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17. Disconnect and stow the fittings from the ATF cooler inlet and outlet lines.

18. Unplug the cooler cleaner from the 110 V outlet.

Tool Maintenance

Follow these instructions to keep the ATF cooler cleaner working properly:

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Replace the two magnetic nonbypass spin-on filters once a year or when you notice a restriction in the
ATF flow.

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Check the level and condition of the fluid in the tank before each use.

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Replace the ATF in the tank when it looks dark or dirty.

Fig. 345: Identifying Magnetic Nonbypass Spin-On Filter, Filler Cap, Heater And Tank
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ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT

1. Slide the ATF cooler hoses over the ATF cooler lines until the hose ends contact the bulge (A) on the

ATF cooler lines.

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Fig. 346: Identifying Gap Between Hose Clip And Hose End
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2. Secure the hoses with the clips (B) at 6-8 mm (0.2-0.3 in.) (C) from the hose ends.

3. Secure the hoses at the ATF cooler with the clips (D) at 2-4 mm (0.1-0.2 in.) (E) from the hose ends.

4. Install the ATF cooler hose (F) on the clamp (G) at the mark (H).

ATF COOLER REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose from the ATF cooler, and remove the ATF cooler and line.

2. Install the new ATF cooler on (A) the body.

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Fig. 347: Identifying ATF Cooler With Torque Specifications
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3. Connect the ATF cooler hose (B) to the ATF cooler line, and secure the hose with a clip. Slide the hose

over the connector line (C) until the hose end contacts the bulge (D), and secure the hose with a clip (E) at
6-8 mm (0.2-0.3 in.) (F) from the hose end.

4. Install the connector line on the body.

5. Slide the hose (G) over the connector line until the hose end contacts the bulge (H), and secure the hose

with a clip (I) at 6-8 mm (0.2-0.3 in.) (J) from the hose end.

6. Connect the hose (K) to the ATF cooler line, and secure the hose with a clip. Install the hose on the clamp

(L) at the mark (M).

SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL

1. Remove the center console cover (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Shift the transmission into R.

3. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end.

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Fig. 348: Identifying Shift Cable End And Nut
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4. Press the holder lock release (A), and pull out the socket holder (B) to remove the shift cable (C) from the

shift lever bracket base (D). Do not remove the shift cable by pulling the shift cable guide (E) and damper
(F).

Fig. 349: Pulling Out Socket Holder
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5. Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (A), transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch

connector (B), and the sensor cluster connector (C).

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