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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Perform the following procedure when removing the retaining rings and cooler lines from the quick connect fittings located on the radiator and/or the transmission.
  1. Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting and down along the cooler line about 5 cm (2 in).
  2. Using a bent-tip screwdriver, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring in order to rotate the retaining ring around the quick connect fitting until the retaining ring is out of position and can be completely removed.
  3. Remove the retaining ring from the quick connect fitting.
  4. Discard the retaining ring.
    Fig 1: Removing Retaining Ring From Quick Connect Fitting
    G01952393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull the cooler line straight out from the quick connect fitting.
    Fig 2: Pulling Cooler Line Out From Quick Connect Fitting
    G01952394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.