Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Cooler

Removal

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

2. Remove the front bumper cover.

3. Position the wiring harness aside.

4. 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.

5. Remove the transmission fluid cooler from the transmission fluid cooler bracket.

6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler.

Installation

1. Position the transmission fluid cooler in place.

2. Install the transmission fluid cooler onto the transmission fluid cooler bracket.

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 fluid cooler.

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.