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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the floor panel tunnel reinforcement. Refer to Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Reinforcement Replacement .
  3. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  4. NOTE:
    • The front transmission fluid cooler pipes connect to the rear transmission fluid cooler pipes near at the rear of the engine next to the starter motor.
    • Cap or plug the open transmission fluid cooler pipes immediately to prevent system contamination.
    Fig 1: View Of Upper & Lower Transmission Oil Cooler Lines At Intermediate Lines
    GM1503871Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the rear transmission fluid cooler upper pipe from the front transmission fluid cooler upper pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  6. Fig 2: View Of Transmission Fluid Cooler Upper Pipe At Transmission
    GM1503776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the rear transmission fluid cooler upper pipe from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  8. Fig 3: View Of Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipes & Clip
    GM1503852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipes clip.
  10. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Fluid Cooler Upper Pipe Retaining Bolts At Driveline Support
    GM1503772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the rear transmission fluid cooler upper pipe retaining bolts from the driveline support.
  12. NOTE: Spread the clamps holding the two pipes together to remove the pipe from the vehicle.
  13. Disconnect the rear transmission fluid cooler upper pipe from the vehicle.