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: Right Side Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt

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

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 Outlet 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 Right) (2) @Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Rear Differential Outlet Hose)

Fig 4: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe

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