🔧Does this apply to your car? On most cars the transmission cooler is built into the radiator side tank, not a separate part — this job most likely doesn't apply to your vehicle (cooler service happens with radiator replacement). Standalone auxiliary coolers are typically found on trucks, vans, and vehicles with a tow package.
12 fasteners
Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
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Cover Screws
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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Drain Petcock
Hand tight
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
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Drain Plug
Critical
Use new washer
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
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Fan Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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Fill Plug
Critical
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
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Hose Clamps
Do not overtighten
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
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Housing Bolts
Critical
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
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Mounting Bolts
Critical
52 lb-ft · 71 Nm
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Pan Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
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Pump Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
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Sensor Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
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Thermostat Housing Bolts
Critical
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
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