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CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function): Removal

CAUTION: If CVTF and engine coolant spills over the engine, completely wipe it off to avoid emission of smoke and causing a fire.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Drain engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING (H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intercooler>REMOVAL .
  5. Disconnect the vacuum pipe.
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  6. Disconnect the CVTF cooler inlet hose and CVTF cooler outlet hose.
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  7. Disconnect the water hose (inlet).
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  8. Disconnect the water hose (outlet).
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  9. Remove the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
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  10. Remove the CVTF cooler inlet hose and CVTF cooler outlet hose.
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  11. Remove the water hose (outlet).
    NOTE: Remove if necessary.
    1. Remove the fuel pipe insulator No. 1. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Fuel Insulator>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the water hose (outlet).
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  12. Remove the water hose (inlet).
    NOTE: Remove if necessary.
    1. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST (H4DOTC)>Front Exhaust Pipe>REMOVAL .
    2. Remove the water hose (inlet).
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