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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2008COMPASS 4WD L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINCONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLEFLUID LINE/HOSESERVICE AND REPAIR
2008 Jeep Compass 4WD L4-2.4L
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
2008 Jeep Compass 4WD L4-2.4LSECTION Service and Repair
QUICK CONNECT FITTING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT
1. Remove dust cap by pulling it straight back off of quick connect fitting (1).
2. Place Release Tool 8875A (4) onto transmission cooler line with the fingers of the tool facing the quick connect fitting.
3. Slide Release Tool 8875A down the transmission line and engage the fingers of the tool into the retaining clip. When properly engaged in the clip, the tool will fit flush against the quick connect fitting.
4. Rotate the release tool 60° to expand the retaining clip.
5. While holding the release tool against the quick connect fitting, pull back on the transmission cooler line to remove.
6. If quick connect fitting is damaged or leaking at transmission oil cooler or transmission, remove fitting.
CONNECT
1. If removed, install quick connect fitting into transmission oil cooler or transmission. Tighten fitting to 15 Nm (132 in. lbs.).
2. Align transmission cooler line (3) with quick connect fitting while pushing straight into the fitting.
3. Push in on transmission cooler line until a "click" is heard or felt.
4. Slide dust cap (4) down the transmission cooler line and snap it over the quick connect fitting until it is fully seated and rotates freely. Dust cap will only snap over quick connect fitting when the transmission cooler line is properly installed.
NOTE: If dust cap will not snap into place, repeat assembly step #2.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.