Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler - Oil-to-Air Fluid Cooler: Removal: Notes

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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.

Fig 1: Locating A/C Condenser Bracket Bolts

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Remove the 2 bracket bolts and position the A/C condenser forward.
Remove the 3 pushpins from the lower air deflector.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Air Deflector Pushpins
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NOTE: Bumper removed for clarity.
Remove the 3 remaining pushpins and the lower air deflector.

Fig 3: Locating Lower Air Deflector Pushpins
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Disconnect front transmission fluid cooler tube from the OTA fluid cooler.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube At OTA Fluid Cooler
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Disconnect the OTA transmission fluid cooler outlet tube.

Fig 5: Locating OTA Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Tube
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NOTE: A/C Condenser removed for clarity.

Fig 6: Locating OTA Transmission Fluid Cooler Bolts

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Remove the 2 OTA transmission fluid cooler bolts.
Remove the OTA transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 7: Locating OTA Transmission Fluid Cooler
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