VUE FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
4T45-E - Automatic Transaxle
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Replacement - Radiator
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Replacement - Radiator
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Service
and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the transaxle oil cooler hoses from the oil cooler fittings on the radiator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement
(See: ) .
Important: Do not remove the upper and lower transaxle oil cooler fittings from the radiator at the same time other wise the transaxle oil
cooler will fall inside the radiator end tank.
3. Remove the oil cooler fitting from the radiator.
Installation Procedure
1. Inspect the new O-ring seals for cracks, cuts or damage. Replace if necessary.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice) .
Important: The correct thread engagement is critical. Cross-threaded fittings can achieve proper tightness and still leak.