Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 6.2L: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
NOTE: Do not disconnect the A/C lines while moving the A/C condenser toward the front of the vehicle to remove the Oil-To-Air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler.

Remove the 2 bracket bolts and position the A/C condenser forward.

Fig 1: Locating A/C Condenser Bracket Bolts
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Disconnect the front transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator in-tank cooler.

Fig 2: Locating Front Transmission Front Fluid Cooler Tube At Radiator In-Tank Cooler
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Remove the 3 pushpins from the lower air deflector.

Fig 3: Locating Lower Air Deflector Pushpins
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NOTE: The bumper is removed for clarity.
Remove the 3 remaining pushpins and the lower air deflector.

Fig 4: Locating Lower Air Deflector Pushpins
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Disconnect the front transmission fluid cooler tube from the OTA fluid cooler.

Fig 5: Locating OTA Fluid Cooler Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
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Remove the front transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.

Fig 6: Locating Front Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
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Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube assemblies.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Assembly Using Tool
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Detach the pin-type retainer from the frame rail and remove the front transmission fluid cooler tube assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 8: Locating Pin-Type Retainer
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Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube assembly bracket nut and position the transmission fluid cooler tube assembly and starter motor wiring harness brackets aside.

Fig 9: Locating Transmission Cooler Lines, Starter Motor Wiring Harness Brackets And Nut
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NOTE: The transmission fluid cooler tube assembly is removed from the rear of the vehicle.

Disconnect the rear transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission case and remove the rear transmission fluid cooler tube assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 10: Locating Transmission Case Mounting Bolt
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