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CVTF Cooler (With Warmer Function): Installation

  1. Install the water hose (outlet).
    1. Install the water hose (outlet) to the thermostat cover.
    2. Install the EGR cooler. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES (H4DO)>EGR COOLER>INSTALLATION .
  2. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
    1. Install a new CVTF cooler inlet hose (A) and a new CVTF cooler outlet hose (B).
      NOTE: Install the hose with the mark facing upward.
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    2. Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).

      Tightening torque: 

      23 N.m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)

    3. Connect the water hose (inlet) (A) and water hose (outlet) (B).
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    4. Connect the CVTF cooler inlet hose and CVTF cooler outlet hose.
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  3. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
  4. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  5. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
  6. Check the CVTF level. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>CVTF>INSPECTION .