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Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.





2. Remove the front skid plate.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the front skid plate.





3. Remove the lower air deflector.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the lower air dam.








4. Note: On the 4R70W transmission, note the differences in tube routing between vehicles with a transmission auxiliary fluid cooler and vehicles without an auxiliary fluid cooler.

Remove the damaged transmission fluid cooler tube.
1 Remove the three clips.
2 Disconnect the tube fittings.
3 Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube.

Installation





1. Note: Note the differences in tube routing between vehicles with a transmission auxiliary fluid cooler and vehicles without an auxiliary fluid cooler.

Install the transmission fluid cooler tube.
1 Position the transmission fluid cooler tube.
2 Connect the tube fittings.
3 Install the clips.
2. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes.





3. Install the lower air deflector.
1 Position the deflector.
2 Install the bolts.





4. Install the front skid plate.
- Install the bolts.

5. Note: If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.

Lower the vehicle.
6. Fill transmission fluid to the proper level and inspect for leaks.