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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. Fig 1: Upper & Lower Transmission Oil Cooler Lines
    GM1503871Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  5. Disconnect the intermediate transmission fluid cooler lower pipe from the front transmission fluid cooler lower pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  6. Fig 2: Intermediate Transmission Fluid Cooler Lower Pipe & Rear Transmission Lower Pipe
    GM1507118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the intermediate transmission fluid cooler lower pipe from the rear transmission lower pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
  8. Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipes & Clip
    GM1503852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipes clip.
  10. Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Cooler Upper Pipe Retaining Bolts
    GM1503772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe retaining bolts from the driveline support.
  12. NOTE: Spread the clamps holding the 2 pipes together to remove the pipe from the vehicle.
  13. Remove the intermediate transmission fluid cooler lower pipe from the vehicle.