Purpose/Function
The oil cooler constantly maintains maximum ATF performance in the transaxle by maintaining an optimum ATF temperature which has the effect of achieving reduced fuel consumption.
Construction/Operation
The oil cooler performs the following operations according to the ATF temperature condition:
Heating function: Warms the ATF using the radiator coolant to promote an earlier increase in the ATF temperature when its temperature is low. As a result of the earlier temperature increase, the ATF viscosity decreases which reduces drag in the transaxle.
Cooling function: Cools the ATF using the radiator coolant to maintain optimum conditions and prevent ATF expansion and deterioration.

Oil Cooler Removal/Installation
Oil CoolerLiftgate Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate recess.
2. Remove fasteners A.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the liftgate lower trim
in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) and remove it while ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while
differential oil is hot.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor connector.
3. Remove the differential oil temperature sensor.
4. ...
Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood Latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the front bumper..
4. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the
figure.
5. Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown
in the figure t ...