Monte Carlo V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2004)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice: Allow sufficient clearance around the transaxle oil cooler pipes and around the hoses to prevent damage or wear which may cause fluid loss.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.
3. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.
Important: Perform the following procedures when removing the retaining ring and the oil cooler pipe from the quick connect fitting on the
transmission.
4. Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting and down along the oil cooler pipe about two inches.
5. Using a bent-tip screwdriver, pull on one of the open ends of the retaining ring in order to rotate the retaining ring around the quick connect fitting
until the retaining ring is out of position and can be completely removed.
6. Remove the retaining ring from the quick connect fitting.
7. Discard the retaining ring.
