Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 3.5L GTDI, 3.7L: Installation

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Route the transmission fluid cooler tubes and position them in place.

NOTE: Inspect the transmission case to make sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube O-rings did not remain in the transmission case. Carefully remove and discard them from the case if retained.

Fig 1: Locating O-Rings On Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

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Install 4 new O-rings on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

NOTE: Install a new transmission fluid cooler tubes-to-transmission bolt.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes-To-Transmission Bolt

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Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes and a new transmission fluid cooler tubes-to-transmission bolt.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
If equipped, install the selector lever cable splash shield and the splash shield nut.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield Nut
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Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut to the starter motor stud bolt.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nut To Starter Motor Stud Bolt
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Install the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut to the front of the engine.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nut
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Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the transmission fluid cooler hoses.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes To Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses
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Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
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If equipped, install the skid plate and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Locating Bolts And Skid Plate
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If equipped, install the air deflector and the 12 pushpins.

Fig 9: Locating Pushpins And Air Deflector
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If equipped, install the splash shield and the 4 fasteners.

Fig 10: Locating Fasteners And Splash Shield
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Fill the transmission with fluid and verify correct operation. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Level Check in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6R80 .
Check for leaks.