Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipes

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Remove the upper oil cooler line from the radiator.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
If equipped with AWD, remove the engine protector shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
Remove the lower cooler line from the radiator.

Fig 2: Quick Connect Fittings

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IMPORTANT: Perform the following procedures when removing the retaining ring and cooler line from the quick connect fitting on the transmission.

Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting and down along the cooler line about two inches.

Fig 3: Bent Tip Screwdriver

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Using a bent-tip screwdriver, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring in order to rotate the retaining ring around the quick connect fitting until the retaining ring is out of position and can be completely removed.

Fig 4: Removing Retaining Ring For The Quick Connect Fitting

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Fig 5: Cooler Line & Quick Connect Fitting

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Pull the cooler line straight out from the quick connect fitting.
Remove the retaining ring (E-clips) securing the cooler line to the quick connect in order to remove the remaining cooler lines from the remaining quick connect fittings.
Remove the cooler lines from the retaining clip at the oil pan.
Remove the cooler lines from the vehicle.