Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the front bumper cover.

3. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.
- Compress the tabs on the transmission fluid cooler tubes and slide the latch out of the transmission fluid cooler tube to unlock the transmission fluid cooler tube from the transmission fluid cooler.

4. Position the wiring harness aside.

5. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler.
- Compress the tabs on the transmission fluid cooler tubes and slide the latch out of the transmission fluid cooler tube to unlock the transmission fluid cooler tube from the transmission fluid cooler.

6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

Installation

1. Position the transmission fluid cooler tubes in place.

2. NOTE: If the transmission fluid cooler tube latches are not in the unlocked position, compress the tabs on the transmission fluid cooler tube latches and slide the latch out of the transmission fluid cooler tube to unlock the latch.
Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the transmission fluid cooler.

3. NOTE: If the transmission fluid cooler tube latches are not in the unlocked position, compress the tabs on the transmission fluid cooler tube latches and slide the latch out of the transmission fluid cooler tube to unlock the latch.
Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the transmission.

4. Position the wiring harness in place.

5. Install the front bumper cover.

6. Fill the transmission with the specified transmission fluid.

7. Check transmission for correct operation and/or leaks. Repair as needed.