Installation Procedure

Install a new retaining ring into the quick connect fitting using the following procedure:
NOTE:
- Do not reuse any of the existing oil lines or oil line fittings if there is excessive corrosion.
- Do not reuse any of the existing retaining rings that were removed from the existing quick connect fittings. Install new retaining rings.
- Ensure the following procedures are performed when installing the new retaining rings onto the fittings.
1. Hook one of the open ends of the retaining ring (1) in one of the slots in the quick connect fitting.
  
  Fig 1: Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting Retaining Ring
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2. Rotate the retaining ring (1) around the fitting until the retaining ring is positioned with all three ears through the three slots on the fitting.
  
  Fig 2: Rotating Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting Retaining Ring
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3. Do not install the new retaining ring (1) onto the fitting by pushing the retaining ring.
  
  Fig 3: Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting Retaining Ring Caution
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4. Ensure that the three retaining ring ears are seen from inside the fitting (1) and that the retaining ring moves freely in the fitting slots.
  
  Fig 4: Inspection Three Retaining Ring Ears
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Install the cooler line (1) into the quick connect fitting (2).

Fig 5: Cutaway View Of Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting
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Insert the cooler line end into the quick connect fitting until a click is either heard or felt.
Do not use the plastic cap (1) on the cooler line in order to install the cooler line into the fitting.

Fig 6: Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line And Fitting Caution
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Pull back sharply on the cooler line in order to ensure that the cooler line is fastened into the quick connect fitting.
Position (snap) the plastic cap (1) onto the fitting. Do not manually depress the retaining ring when installing the plastic cap onto the quick connect fitting.

Fig 7: Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting Plastic Cap
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NOTE: Do not manually depress the retaining clip when installing the plastic cap.
Ensure that the plastic cap is fully seated against the fitting.
Ensure that no gap is present between the plastic cap (1) and the fitting (2).

Fig 8: Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting Plastic Cap Caution
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Ensure that the yellow identification band (1) on the tube is hidden within the quick connect fitting.

Fig 9: View Of Yellow Identification Band
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A hidden yellow identification band (1) indicates proper joint seating.

Fig 10: Yellow Identification Band Caution
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Fill the transmission to the proper level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .