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Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement

Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe
GM2812520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Trax)Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Encore) .
  3. Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement (Trax) .
  4. Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe.
1 Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Nut
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2 Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Seal
Procedure 
Remove and discard the sealing washers and replace with a NEW sealing washer.
3 Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Quick Disconnect Retaining Clip
Procedure 
Remove the retaining clip from the quick connect fitting. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
4 Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe

Procedure

  1. Note the routing of the transmission line to ensure proper installation.
  2. Remove the transmission line from the retaining clips.
  3. Adjust the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check .
  4. Inspect for fluid leaks.