Where is the Transmission Return Line on a 2005 Honda Pilot for a Transmission Cooler

Updated 01/29/2020 | Published 03/28/2014

Question:

I am having difficulty choosing the return side of the transmission lines, both seam to be evenly hot when press on the break paddle for my 2005 Honda Pilot, any other suggestion to know witch one it is that I need to removed in order to still my ATF cooler 8000 class III series I purchase from you guys?

asked by: Alberto V

Expert Reply:

The transmission return line on your 2005 Honda Pilot can be located between the frame crosstube and the drivers side support bracket (see photo). The return line will be the line closest to the front of the vehicle.

We installed Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler, # D13503, on a 2006 Honda Pilot. I attached the video for you to check out. The installation should be almost identical on your 2005 Pilot.

expert reply by: John H

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Dylan K.

1/28/2020

any tips on making installation of the lines easier? Theyre a very tight fit. Getting them onto the cooler is not too difficult but working with the radiator and transmission with hard to reach angles is really challenging.

Jacob H.

1/29/2020

Unfortunately, that is the nature of installing a transmission cooler on a vehicle. The area is going to be tight and there's not a super easy way to do it. The easiest way that we've found to get these installed is to lift the vehicle. Anytime that you can get the vehicle in the air and have a better view of what you're doing it's going to make it a lot easier.