Oil Cooler Pipes & Seals: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Tools required: Cooler Line Seal Remover (J-41239-10) and Cooler Line Seal Installer (J-41239-1).

NOTE: Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid loss.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipe at the transaxle. See Fig 1 .
Remove the cooler pipe bracket stud. See Fig 2 and Fig 3 .
Remove the oil cooler line bracket stud.

Fig 1: Removing A/T Oil Cooler Lines At Transaxle

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Fig 2: View Of Pipe Bracket Stud

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Fig 3: Removing Oil Cooler Stud

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