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 & LIFTING .
Remove the bolts and the air deflector.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts Of Air Deflector
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Using the special tool, disconnect the fluid cooler tubes from the remote mount transmission fluid filter housing.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler lines from the transmission case.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Lines From Transmission Case
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Remove the nut, the fluid cooler tube bracket and the fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 4: Removing Nut Of Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
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Remove the three bolts from the remote mounted transmission oil filter bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts From Remote Mounted Transmission Oil Filter Bracket
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Remove the inlet and outlet lines from auxiliary fluid cooler and radiator in-tank reservoir.
1. Remove the cooler line clips.
2. Disconnect the fluid lines from the radiator in-tank reservoir.
3. Remove the constant tension clamp from the auxiliary cooler outlet and disconnect the hose.
4. Remove the constant tension clamp from the fluid filter return inlet line and disconnect the hose.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Constant Tension Clamp From Fluid Filter Return Inlet Line
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