Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove Front Compartment Front Sight Shield.Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (ATS-V)
Remove Air Cleaner Assembly. Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF4)

Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip At Radiator

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Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Clip (1) @Radiator Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection

NOTE:

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

Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (1)@Radiator
Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner. Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (V-Series)
Remove Front Compartment Air Deflector. Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement (V Series)
Remove Engine Compartment Lower Noise Shield. Engine Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
Remove Front Cradle Shear Plate.Front Cradle Shear Plate Replacement (V Series)

Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip At Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler

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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
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

NOTE:

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

Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe(Jumper) (2)

Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Clip Bolt At Drivetrain And Front Suspension Cradle

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Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (1) from the drivetrain and front suspension cradle.

Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Clip Bolt At Engine Oil Pan

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Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (1) from the engine oil pan.

Fig 5: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip At Transmission

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Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Clip (1) @Transmission Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection

NOTE:

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

Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @Transmission

Fig 6: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip At Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe

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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

NOTE:

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

Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Mid Line Right) (2) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe
Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe clip (3) from the transmission bracket.

Fig 7: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Pipe

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Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) from the vehicle.
Transfer components as necessary.