Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Replacement - Radiator

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Fig 1: View Of Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Connector

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) . Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe from the oil cooler fittings on the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection . NOTE: Do not remove the upper and lower transaxle oil cooler fittings from the radiator at the same time other wise the transaxle oil cooler may fall inside the radiator end tank.
1	Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove the plastic caps from the quick connect fittings by pulling the caps back along the pipe before installation. NOTE: The correct thread engagement is critical. Cross-threaded fittings can achieve proper tightness and still leak. Tighten 24 N.m (18 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) .
Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe from the oil cooler fittings on the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .

NOTE:

Do not remove the upper and lower transaxle oil cooler fittings from the radiator at the same time other wise the transaxle oil cooler may fall inside the radiator end tank.

Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure
Remove the plastic caps from the quick connect fittings by pulling the caps back along the pipe before installation.

NOTE:

The correct thread engagement is critical. Cross-threaded fittings can achieve proper tightness and still leak.

Tighten
24 N.m (18 lb ft)