Danger: Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.

Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the front bumper upper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement : Volt → Ampera
3. Remove the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe from thermal bypass valve. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement
4. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet pipe from thermal bypass valve. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement

1

Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Quick Connect Fitting.

Procedure

Disconnect quick connect fittings from radiator. Refer Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection

3

Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve