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Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Removal

NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed with clean blanking caps.
NOTE: Use suitable paper to absorb any escaping fluid.
  1. Left-hand side only. Remove the LH headlamp assembly. Refer to: Headlamp Assembly .
  2. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  3. Detach the wiring harness retainers. Remove the nut and the bracket, position aside the wiring harness.
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  4. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Remove the bolt.

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  5. NOTE: Make sure that no component falls off during removal.

    Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube band seal and backing ring.

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  6. Remove the bolt and the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket.
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  7. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bolts.

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  8. NOTE: Make sure that no component falls off during removal.

    Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube band seal.

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  9. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  10. Left-hand side only. Remove the LH wheel. Refer to: WHEELS AND TIRES .
  11. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield
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  12. Remove the nut and position aside the wiring harness bracket.
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  13. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    Remove the bolt.

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  14. NOTE: Make sure that no component falls off during removal.

    Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube band seal and backing ring.

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  15. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube clamps.
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