Transmission Fluid Cooler-Water-to-Oil, Diesel: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Drain the diesel powertrain secondary cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - 6.7L DIESEL POWERTRAIN SECONDARY COOLING .
Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
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NOTE: The transmission fluid cooler outlet tube is shown in illustration the transmission fluid cooler inlet tube is similar.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Assembly Using Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool

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Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube assembly.
Detach wiring harness pin-type retainer.

Fig 3: Locating Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
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NOTE: The transmission fluid cooler outlet hose is shown in illustration the transmission fluid cooler inlet hose is similar.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses

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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
Remove the 3 bolts and the transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Bolts
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