Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler - Oil-to-Air Fluid Cooler, TorqShift, Excursion: Installation

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NOTE: It is necessary to move the A/C condenser toward the front of the vehicle to install the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 1: Installing Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Bolts

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Install the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler and the bolts.
Install the RH lower A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 2: Installing RH Lower A/C Condenser Bracket
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Install the LH lower A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 3: Installing LH Lower A/C Condenser Bracket
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Connect the RH auxiliary transmission fluid cooler hose.

Fig 4: Connecting RH Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose
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Connect the LH auxiliary transmission fluid cooler hose.

Fig 5: Connecting LH Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose
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Connect the RH lower splash shield push pin to gain access to the A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 6: Connecting RH Lower Splash Shield Push Pin
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Connect the LH lower splash shield push pin to gain access to the A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 7: Connecting LH Lower Splash Shield Push Pin
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If equipped, install the power steering cooler and install the retaining bolts.

Fig 8: Installing Power Steering Cooler Retaining Bolts
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If equipped, install the lower bumper filler and install the six retainers.

Fig 9: Installing Lower Bumper Filler
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Install the four lower splash shield push pins.

Fig 10: Installing Four Lower Splash Shield Push Pins
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Connect both the RH lower splash shield push pins.

Fig 11: Connecting Both RH Lower Splash Shield Push Pins
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Connect both the LH lower splash shield push pins.

Fig 12: Connecting Both LH Lower Splash Shield Push Pins
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NOTE: The LH and RH air deflectors must be positioned out of the way to install the retaining bolts.

Fig 13: Installing LH And RH Upper Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Retaining Bolts

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Install the LH and RH upper auxiliary transmission fluid cooler retaining bolts.
Install the RH front lower air deflector push pin.

Fig 14: Installing RH Front Lower Air Deflector Push Pin
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Install the LH front lower air deflector push pin.

Fig 15: Installing LH Front Lower Air Deflector Push Pin
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Install the grille into the four lower retaining clips.

Fig 16: Installing Grille Into Four Lower Retaining Clips
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Install the four upper grille screws.

Fig 17: Installing Four Upper Grille Screws
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Fill to correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid.