GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2004 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - VT25-E 🢒 Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1193736 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 transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    5. Object Number: 866183 Size: SH
  5. Remove the transmission oil cooler line assembly nut from the transmission.
  6. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 866183 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil cooler line assembly to the transmission.

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

  2. Install the oil cooler line assembly nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the lines to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  3. Lower the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 1193736 Size: SH
  4. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the cooler line fittings to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

    Important: Do not use ATF P/N 21005966 or P/N 21019223. These fluids are not compatible with this transmission. Use Saturn DEX-CVT® fluid P/N 22688912.

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