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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove Front Compartment Front Sight Shield.Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (ATS-V)
  2. Remove Air Cleaner Assembly.Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF4)
  3. Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip At Radiator
    GM4062431Courtesy 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 (V-Series)
  8. Remove Front Compartment Air Deflector Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement (V Series)
  9. Remove Engine Compartment Lower Noise Shield.Engine Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
  10. Remove Front Cradle Shear Plate Replacement (V Series)
  11. Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip At Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler
    GM4069285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Clip (1) @Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection 
  13. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Clip (1) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection 
  14. NOTE:

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

  15. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe(Jumper) (2)
  16. Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Clip Bolt At Drivetrain And Front Suspension Cradle
    GM4069293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (1) from the drivetrain and front suspension cradle.
  18. Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Clip Bolt At Engine Oil Pan
    GM4069569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (1) from the engine oil pan.
  20. Fig 5: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip At Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe
    GM4069570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Clip (1) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Mid Line Right) Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection 
  22. NOTE:

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

  23. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe (Mid Line Right) (2) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe
  24. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe clip (3) from the transmission mount.
  25. Fig 6: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip At Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe
    GM4069572Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Clip (1) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Mid Line Left)Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection 
  27. NOTE:

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

  28. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Mid Line Left) (2) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe
  29. Fig 7: Range Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield
    GM4069571Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  30. Remove the range selector lever cable heat shield bolt (1).
  31. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe bolt (2) from the transmission.
  32. NOTE:

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

  33. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (3) from the transmission.
  34. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe clip (4) from the range selector lever cable bracket.
  35. Fig 8: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Fitting Seal
    GM4067802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  36. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe fitting seal (1).

    DISCARD the seal.

  37. Fig 9: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe
    GM4069567Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  38. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) from the vehicle.
  39. Transfer components as necessary.