Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - TorqShift: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the 4 secondary latches from the remote mount transmission fluid filter housing.

Fig 1: Locating Secondary Latches

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Using the special tool, disconnect the fluid cooler tubes from the remote mount transmission fluid filter housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool

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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission case.

Fig 3: Locating Fluid Cooler Tubes

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Remove the nut, the fluid cooler tube bracket and the fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 4: Removing Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Fluid Cooler Tubes

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Remove the 3 bolts from the remote mounted transmission fluid filter bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Remote Mount Transmission Fluid Filter Bracket

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Remove the inlet and outlet secondary latches from the radiator in-tank reservoir.

Fig 6: Locating Inlet And Outlet Secondary Latches

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Remove the inlet and outlet tubes from the auxiliary transmission fluid oil-to-air (OTA) cooler and radiator in-tank reservoir.
- Remove the cooler tube clips.
- Using the special tool, remove the inlet and outlet tubes from the radiator in-tank reservoir.
- Remove the constant tension clamp from the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler OTA outlet and disconnect the hose.
- Remove the constant tension clamp from the fluid filter return inlet tube and disconnect the hose.

Fig 7: Identifying Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler OTA Outlet

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