Oil Cooler Pipes & Seals: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid loss.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Position the drain pan.
Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe at the transaxle. See Fig 1.
Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe fittings at the radiator. See Fig 2.
Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe clip bolt.
Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes.

Fig 1: Removing A/T Oil Cooler Lines At Transaxle

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Oil Cooler Lines At Radiator

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