How to remove transmission cooling lines from the radiator

**gpbastard** · 03-21-2014

I have an 01 GP SE 3.1 I'm going to be putting in a radiator pretty soon on this car and was wondering how to remove the transmission cooling lines from the radiator. I've heard that you need a GM quick disconnect tool for this. Has anyone else had any experience in getting these two lines off the radiator?

**gpbastard** · 03-21-2014

http://www.amazon.com/OTC-7937-Trans...pr_product_top

Here's the tool I was talking about.

**mkyota1** · 03-21-2014

That tool works well on some cars. It did not have enough clearance to use on my grand prix. There is a little metal wire clip that keeps the line from pulling out of the fitting. Once you pull back the plastic cover that is over it you can carefully remove it using a pick. Once removed the line will pull out with a little twisting and pulling.

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 03-21-2014

I call them jesus clips, because when you drop one you'll say "jesus christ where did it go".

**gpbastard** · 03-21-2014

Originally Posted by Fivefingerdeathpunch

I call them jesus clips, because when you drop one you'll say "jesus christ where did it go".

I hear you. I lost my favorite spark plug socket in the front bumper area and never did find it..

**gpbastard** · 03-21-2014

Originally Posted by mkyota1

That tool works well on some cars. It did not have enough clearance to use on my grand prix. There is a little metal wire clip that keeps the line from pulling out of the fitting. Once you pull back the plastic cover that is over it you can carefully remove it using a pick. Once removed the line will pull out with a little twisting and pulling.

Thanks for the info. I won't buy the tool. It's like 20 bucks..haha