Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

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

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Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip at Radiator Remove - 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.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe at Radiator Remove
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Non V-Series)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (V-Series) Remove -Right Side
Front Compartment Air Deflector Replacement (V Series) Remove
Engine Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement Remove
Front Cradle Shear Plate Replacement (V Series) Remove

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

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Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip at Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Remove - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip at Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Remove - 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.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe(Jumper) Remove

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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Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip at Transmission Remove - 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.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe at Transmission Remove

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

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Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retaining Clip at Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe (Mid Line Right) Remove - 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.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe(Mid Line Right) at Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Remove
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.