Tools Required

J 44827 Transmission Cooler Quick Disconnect

1. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.



2. Disconnect the auxiliary cooling fan electrical connector.

Notice: The transmission oil cooler system uses quick connect fittings throughout the system. Use a special tool to disconnect these quick connect fittings. Removing the transmission oil cooler lines without this tool will result in damage to the radiator, the transmission, and the transmission oil cooler caused by mixing the transmission oil and coolant or due to transmission oil loss.

3. Using the J 44827 disconnect the auxiliary transmission cooler lines from the auxiliary cooler.
4. Position the auxiliary cooler lines out of the way.



5. Remove the auxiliary cooling fan assembly bolts (1, 2).
6. Remove the lower left auxiliary cooling fan bolt.



7. Remove the auxiliary cooling fan assembly bolt (1).
8. Remove the upper left auxiliary cooling fan bolt.
9. Remove the auxiliary cooling fan assembly from the vehicle.

1. Position the auxiliary fan assembly into the vehicle.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the auxiliary cooling fan lower bolts (1,2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6.5 N·m (58 lb in).




3. Install the fan assembly bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6.5 N·m (58 lb in).

4. Install the remaining auxiliary cooling fan bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6.5 N·m (58 lb in).

5. Push the auxiliary transaxle oil cooler line into the cooler until you hear it engage.
6. Gently tug out on the transmission oil cooler line to verify that the line is engaged into position.



7. Connect the auxiliary fan electrical connector.
8. Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
9. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check in Automatic Transmission 5L40-E.