Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 6.8L: 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.

Fig 1: Locating A/C Condenser Bracket Bolts

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Remove the 2 bracket bolts and position the A/C condenser forward.
Disconnect the front transmission front 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 Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube At OTA Fluid Cooler
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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 Assemblies Using Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect 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 bracket aside.

Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Assembly Bracket Nut
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Remove the starter motor terminal cover.

Fig 10: Locating Starter Motor Terminal Cover
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Remove the starter solenoid cable eyelet nuts and ground cable studbolt and position the cables aside.

Fig 11: Locating Starter Solenoid Cable Eyelet Nuts And Ground Cable Studbolt
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Position the starter motor wiring harness bracket aside.

Fig 12: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Harness Bracket
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Disconnect the solenoid body electrical connector.

Fig 13: Locating Solenoid Body Electrical Connector
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NOTE: The transmission fluid cooler tube assembly is removed from the rear of the vehicle.

Fig 14: Locating Rear Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

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