Oil Cooler Lines (Rear): Removal

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

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Remove the catalytic converter. Remove the right side muffler.
Remove the driveline tunnel closeout panel. See Fig 1 . Disconnect the transmission oil cooler (TOC) rear upper and lower pipe fittings from the junction fittings at the engine flywheel housing, then cap the pipes and plug the junction fittings to prevent contamination. See Figure .
Disconnect the TOC rear upper and lower pipe fittings from the transmission fittings, then cap the pipes and plug the transmission fittings to prevent contamination. See Fig 2 . Remove the TOC rear pipe rear clip. See Fig 3 .
Remove the TOC rear pipe middle clip. Remove the TOC rear pipe front and rear clamp bolts and clamps. See Fig 4 . Remove the TOC rear pipes from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Driveline Tunnel Closeout Panel

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Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rear Oil Cooler Pipe At Transmission

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Fig 3: Removing/Installing Rear Oil Cooler Pipe Rear Clip

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Fig 4: Removing/Installing Rear Oil Cooler Pipe Front & Rear Clamp Bolts & Clamps

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