Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place a drain pan or suitable container under the vehicle.
- Clean the cooler line connection points at the radiator and transmission.
- Disconnect the upper transmission oil cooler (TOC) line from the radiator.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the lower TOC line from the radiator.
- Disconnect the upper TOC line from the clip on the fan shroud.
- Remove the TOC line bracket bolt from the transmission bracket.
- Slide the TOC line dust covers away from the quick connect fittings.
- Using a small flat-bladed tool, carefully remove the "E" clip retainers from the quick connect fittings.
- Remove the TOC lines from the transmission.
- Remove the TOC lines from the vehicle.
- Remove the TOC line dust covers from the TOC lines.
- Remove the TOC line seal from the transmission. Refer to Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal Replacement .