Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Oil Cooler Line Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the oil cooler lines from the radiator and transmission.
Important: Perform the following procedures when removing the retaining ring and cooler line from the quick connect fitting on the radiator and
transmission.
3. Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting and down along the cooler line about two inches.
4. 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.
5. Remove the retaining ring from the quick connect fitting.
6. Discard the retaining ring.
