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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front in Body Front End.
  3. Fig 1: Removing Wiring Harness Retainer From Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipes Brace
    GM785770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wiring harness retainer (2) from the transmission fluid cooler pipes brace (1).
  5. Fig 2: Removing Bolt Securing Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipes Brace To Engine
    GM785866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolt securing the transmission fluid cooler pipes brace to the engine.
  7. Place an oil drain pan under the transmission fluid cooler pipes.
  8. Fig 3: Disconnect Fluid Cooler Hoses From Transmission Fluid Cooler
    GM795414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid cooler by using the J 44827  .
  10. Fig 4: Removing Bolt Securing The Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe
    GM785867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bolt securing the transmission fluid cooler pipe retainer to the transmission.
  12. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipes from the transmission, and position aside.
  13. Remove the O-rings. Do not reuse the O-rings.
  14. Fig 5: Removing Fluid Cooler Pipe Assembly From Vehicle
    GM785864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the fluid cooler pipe assembly from the vehicle.
  16. Fig 6: Removing Transmission Fluid Inlet Pipe From Retainer
    GM785865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the transmission fluid inlet pipe (1) from the retainer (2).