Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes (3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) Engine): Removal

NOTE: The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
4. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
5. Remove the pushpin retainer and position aside the air deflector to access the transmission fluid cooler tube clamps.
   Fig 1: Location of Air Deflector And Pushpin Retainer

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6. Compress the constant tension clamps and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler.
   Fig 2: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Constant Tension Clamps

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7. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
   Fig 3: Location of Retainers And Underbody Shield

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8. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube retainer bolt.
   Fig 4: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Retainer Bolt

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9. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
   Fig 5: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches

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10. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet tube and hose assembly.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Fluid Cooler Bypass Valve

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11. Remove and discard the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube bolts.
    Fig 7: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolts

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12. Loosen the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube fittings and remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve and the transaxle.
    Fig 8: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Fittings

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13. Inspect the transaxle case to be sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seals and backing rings were removed with the transmission fluid cooler tubes and are not stuck in the transaxle case. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transaxle case, remove the seals and backing rings.
    Fig 9: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Seals And Backing Rings

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14. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve nuts and the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.

Fig 10: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Nuts

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