Heater, Transmission: Removal: Removal

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Drain the engine coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the propeller shaft.

Fig 1: Left Side Transmission Line Bracket Bolt
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Remove the bolt (2) from the left side transmission cooler line bracket.

Fig 2: Upper Transmission Line Bolt
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Remove the upper transmission cooler line (1) bracket bolt (2).

Fig 3: Right Side Transmission Line Bracket Bolt
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Remove the lower transmission cooler line (2) bracket bolt (1).

Fig 4: Cooler Lines
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Disconnect coolant lines (2) from the heater.
Disconnect the transmission lines (1) from the heater using (special tool #9546, Disconnect Tool).

Fig 5: Disconnect Tool 9546
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Fig 6: Transmission Heater Bolts
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Remove three bolts (1) from the transmission heater.
Separate the heater from the transmission case, being careful not to damage the heater seals.