Removal And Installation: Tubes: Removal

CAUTION: Do not attempt to separate the fluid cooler inlet tube (7A030) and the fluid cooler tube (7A031) from the transaxle fittings by prying with a tool. Damage to the fluid cooler inlet tube or the fluid cooler tube or fittings will result.

Raise the vehicle on a hoist; refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
Remove the retaining clip from the transaxle fittings.

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Clip From Transaxle Fittings

NOTE: No disconnect tool is required to remove the lower fluid cooler tube.

Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer.
- Pull the lower tube from the transaxle fitting.
- Remove the lower fittings from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 2: Depressing Tabs On Plastic Insert Retainer
  
  Fig 3: Removing Lower Fittings From Transaxle

NOTE: No disconnect tool is required to remove the upper fluid cooler inlet tube.

Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer.
- Pull the upper fluid cooler inlet tube from the transaxle fittings.
- Remove the fittings from the transaxle.
  
  Fig 4: Depressing Tabs Plastic Insert Retainer
  
  Fig 5: Removing Fittings From The Transaxle
Loosen the clamp and remove the fluid cooler inlet tube from the radiator (8005).

Fig 6: Loosening Clamp & Removing Fluid Cooler Inlet Tube From Radiator