Transaxle Oil Cooler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove front fascia. See FRONT FASCIA . Separate transaxle oil cooler lines from radiator. Remove oil cooler line-to-radiator bracket bolt. Remove battery box inlet air duct. See Fig 1 .
Remove condenser splash shield. See Fig 2 . Remove upper Condenser Radiator Fan Module (CRFM) bracket assemblies. See Fig 3 . Unclip condenser from radiator. See Fig 4 . Unclip transaxle oil cooler from radiator and remove transaxle oil cooler.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Air Inlet

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Condenser Splash Shield

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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Condenser Radiator Fan Module Bracket Assemblies

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Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Oil Cooler Retaining Clips

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