Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement - Rear Transmission Cooler Outlet Pipe to Differential Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe (LS7)

Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe - Rear Transmission Cooler Outlet Pipe to Differential Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe (LS7)

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Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the underbody brace. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement (Coupe and Convertible) . Place a drain pan under the front transmission fluid cooler pipe. Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe.
1	Transmission Cooler Outlet Pipe-Rear Transmission Cooler Outlet Pipe to Differential Oil Cooler Pipe Retainer (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Transmission Cooler Outlet Pipe-Rear Transmission Cooler Outlet Pipe to Differential Oil Cooler Hose Procedure Disconnect the quick connect fittings from the front transmission fluid cooler pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection . Disconnect the quick connect fittings from the differential oil cooler outlet hose. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection . Check the transmission fluid level and fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check . Check transmission hoses and pipes for leaks.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the underbody brace. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement (Coupe and Convertible) .
Place a drain pan under the front transmission fluid cooler pipe.
Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe.

Transmission Cooler Outlet Pipe-Rear Transmission Cooler Outlet Pipe to Differential Oil Cooler Pipe Retainer (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)

Transmission Cooler Outlet Pipe-Rear Transmission Cooler Outlet Pipe to Differential Oil Cooler Hose

Procedure

Disconnect the quick connect fittings from the front transmission fluid cooler pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
Disconnect the quick connect fittings from the differential oil cooler outlet hose. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
Check the transmission fluid level and fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check .
Check transmission hoses and pipes for leaks.