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

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
If equipped, remove the 4 fasteners and the splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield Fasteners
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If equipped, remove the 12 pushpins and the air deflector.

Fig 2: Locating Air Deflector Pushpins
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If equipped, remove the 4 bolts and the skid plate.

Fig 3: Locating Skid Plate Bolts
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
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Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler hoses.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses Using Tool
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut from the front of the engine.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nut
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut from the starter motor stud bolt.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Nut
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If equipped, remove the selector lever cable splash shield nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.

Fig 8: Locating Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield Nut
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NOTE: The transmission fluid cooler tube O-rings may remain in the transmission case. Carefully remove them from the case if retained.

Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tubes-to-transmission bolt and separate the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.

Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes-To-Transmission Bolt
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Remove and discard the 4 O-rings on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes O-Rings
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.