GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - 5AT 🢒 Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1340584 Size: SH
  1. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the vehicle.
  2. Clean the cooler line connection points at the radiator and transmission.
  3. Disconnect the upper transmission oil cooler (TOC) line from the radiator.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Disconnect the lower TOC line from the radiator.
  6. Disconnect the upper TOC line from the clip on the fan shroud.

    7. Object Number: 1252577 Size: SH
  7. Remove the TOC line bracket bolt from the transmission bracket.
  8. Slide the TOC line dust covers away from the quick connect fittings.
  9. Using a small flat-bladed tool, carefully remove the "E" clip retainers from the quick connect fittings.
  10. Remove the TOC lines from the transmission.
  11. Remove the TOC lines from the vehicle.
  12. Remove the TOC line dust covers from the TOC lines.
  13. Remove the TOC line seal from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Seal Replacement .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1252577 Size: SH
  1. Install the "E" clip retainers to the quick connect fittings.
  2. Install the dust covers to the quick connect fittings.
  3. Install the TOC lines to the transmission. Gently tug on the TOC lines to ensure proper engagement of the quick connect fitting.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the TOC line bracket bolt to the transmission.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 1340584 Size: SH
  5. Install the lower TOC line to the radiator.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten fitting to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  6. Connect the upper TOC line to the clip on the fan shroud.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the upper TOC line to the radiator.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten fitting to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  9. Add fluid to the transmission as necessary. Refer to Transmission Fluid Replacement .
  10. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.