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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove Front Compartment Front Sight Shield.Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Sedan)Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Coupe)
  2. Remove Air Cleaner Assembly.Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LCV)
  3. Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe And Retaining Clip At Radiator
    GM4056749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Clip (1) @Radiator Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection 
  5. NOTE:

    Cover or plug all open transmission fluid cooler pipe connection points to help avoid any accidental contamination.

  6. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @Radiator
  7. Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner.Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Non V-Series)
  8. Remove Front Air Deflector Front Air Deflector Replacement
  9. Remove Engine Compartment Lower Noise Shield Engine Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
  10. Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip
    GM4056754Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Clip (1) @Radiator Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection 
  12. NOTE:

    Cover or plug all open transmission fluid cooler pipe connection points to help avoid any accidental contamination.

  13. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @Radiator
  14. Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Clip Bolts At Engine Oil Pan
    GM4056758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe clip bolts (1) from the engine oil pan.
  16. Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe
    GM4056760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector (1) and set aside the oxygen sensor harness.
  18. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe bolt (2) from the transmission.
  19. NOTE:

    Cover or plug all open transmission fluid cooler pipe connection points to help avoid any accidental contamination.

  20. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (3) from the transmission.
  21. Fig 5: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Seal
    GM4062912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe fitting seal (1).

    DISCARD the seal.

  23. Fig 6: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe
    GM4056766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) from the vehicle.
  25. Transfer components as necessary.