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.

Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS-V)

Fig 1: Left Side Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt And Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clips

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Remove the left side underbody front air deflector bolt (1).
Remove the transmission fluid cooler pipe clips (2) from the left side underbody front air deflector.

Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Retainer At Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe

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Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Retainer (1) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Mid Line Left) 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 Left) (2) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Front Jumper Left)

Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Retainer At Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe

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Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Fitting Retainer (1) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Rear Differential Inlet Hose) 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 Left) (2) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Rear Differential Inlet Hose)

Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe

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Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Mid Line Left) (1)
Transfer components as necessary.