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 .
Remove the bolts and the skid plate (4x4 only).

Fig 1: Identifying Skid Plate And Bolts
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Remove the bolts and the air deflector.

Fig 2: Removing Air Deflector
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Using the special tool, disconnect the fluid cooler tubes from the remote mount transmission fluid filter housing.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Fluid Cooler Tubes From Remote Mount Transmission Fluid Filter Housing
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission case.

Fig 4: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Case
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Remove the nut, the fluid cooler tube bracket and the fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 5: Removing Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Remove the three bolts from the remote mounted transmission oil filter bracket.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts From Remote Mounted Transmission Oil Filter Bracket
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Remove the inlet and outlet tubes from auxiliary fluid cooler and radiator in-tank reservoir.
1. Remove the cooler tube clips.
2. Disconnect the fluid tubes 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 tube and disconnect the hose.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Inlet And Outlet Tubes From Auxiliary Fluid Cooler And Radiator In-Tank Reservoir
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