Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
- Remove the cooler lines (3,4) from the radiator.
- Separate the front and rear cooler lines at the quick connect fitting (2).
- Remove the cooler lines from the retainer (1) located on the radiator shroud.
- Remove the front sections of the cooler lines from the vehicle.
- Remove the rear sections of the cooler lines from the retainer (1) located on the right side of the engine.
- Remove the clip (2) that holds the cooler lines together.
- Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
- Remove the transmission support. Refer to Transmission Support Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe assembly. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (4.2L Engine) or Catalytic Converter Replacement (5.3L Engine) in Engine Exhaust.
- Carefully lower the transmission to gain access to the cooler line fittings.
- Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting .
- Disconnect the rear oil cooler lines (2) from the front oil cooler lines (1).
- Remove the oil cooler lines from the vehicle.