Removal of Transmission Cooler Line

Hello, I've a 2000 Chevy Monte Carol, 110K miles, 3.4L. Need assistance with how to remove the transmission cooler line that connects to the radiator. Can't seem to break the bolt loose that screws into the radiator. Not sure whether this is a quick connect fitting or not! it definitely doesn't seems like it. Also having problems removing the fan shroud. It doesn't seem to want to come out. Should this be remove prior to removing the cooler line? Please advise if you have experience in removing the transmission cooler line from the radiator! A video link or youtube video link would be a great reference if anybody know of one. I ususally use www.1aauto.com as a video repair source but can't find any videos on this issue. thanks..................

Pretty sure that one has a quick connect fitting. There should be a spring retainer on the fitting on the radiator. A special tool is required to expand the retainer to remove the pipe, or you can use a pick to remove the spring retainer then pull out the pipe.

Pretty sure that one has a quick connect fitting. There should be a spring retainer on the fitting on the radiator. A special tool is required to expand the retainer to remove the pipe, or you can use a pick to remove the spring retainer then pull out the pipe.
Can't I just remove the 19MM bolt to disconnect it from the radiator? I'm just trying to disconnect it from the radiator not the transmission.

At the radiator, there is a plastic cap over the end of the pipe where it goes into the radiator. Pop off the cap/cover and slide it back on the pipe, then remove the the spring "E" clip from the fitting and the pipe will come out. It is not recomended to remove the fitting that is in the radiator.

At the radiator, there is a plastic cap over the end of the pipe where it goes into the radiator. Pop off the cap/cover and slide it back on the pipe, then remove the the spring "E" clip from the fitting and the pipe will come out. It is not recomended to remove the fitting that is in the radiator.
I don't see any E clip after I remove the plastic cover. What exactlydoes it look like? I only see like two or three threads sticking outside of the bolt. Suppose I'm really confused! Shouldn'the pipe come off the radiator just by removing the bolt. The new radiator doesn't have fitting attached so i'm assuming I have to remove the bolt/pipe and connect it to the new radiator. Please clarify or send photos or a link so I can understand this issue. I need this vehilce on the road:)).

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=transmission+quick+connect+fittings&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbo=d&rlz=1T4ADFA_enUS399US399&biw=1024&bih=651&tbm=isch&tbnid=LZdcb4zfdaaJgM:&imgrefurl=http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.com/4T65E-Cooler-Line-Fitting-Quick-Connect-Clip-set-of-2-CoolerClip.htm&docid=qxnXZu49oBUzVM&imgurl=http://shop.tripleedgeperformance.com/images/1330498186414-914712543.jpeg&w=330&h=247&ei=Cg9jUK6DK
Thats what you are looking for. It will be at the end of the fitting, closest to the pipe.

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Thats what you are looking for. It will be at the end of the fitting, closest to the pipe.
There is no such clip on the transmission cooler line that i'm referring to. Are you referring to the cooler line right beneath the radiator cap because that's the one that I'm referring to. If there is a way for me to upload a picture to the website let me know and i will show you what i'm referring to. However, I will double check the fitting to ensure i'm not mistaking.

There is no such clip on the transmission cooler line that i'm referring to. Are you referring to the cooler line right beneath the radiator cap because that's the one that I'm referring to. If there is a way for me to upload a picture to the website let me know and i will show you what i'm referring to. However, I will double check the fitting to ensure i'm not mistaking.
Do u have an email address so I can send you a photo of the transmission cooler line pipe that I'm referring to? If so, that would be great. I hope that there is only one line that I've to disconnect. Thanks

Do u have an email address so I can send you a photo of the transmission cooler line pipe that I'm referring to? If so, that would be great. I hope that there is only one line that I've to disconnect. Thanks

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I'm sure gmtech1 will get you taken care of, but this is what is going into the radiator, and has the retainer clip on it.

I'm sure gmtech1 will get you taken care of, but this is what is going into the radiator, and has the retainer clip on it.
I know that but the problem is getting it out of the radiator. Can I just remove the bolt vs unhooking the pipe first? Why should i disconnect the pipe? Also, the nut isn't bulging. Don't I turn it counter clockwise to remove it? I've sprayed it with PB Blaster and still no luck. Thanks

I know that but the problem is getting it out of the radiator. Can I just remove the bolt vs unhooking the pipe first? Why should i disconnect the pipe? Also, the nut isn't bulging. Don't I turn it counter clockwise to remove it? I've sprayed it with PB Blaster and still no luck. Thanks
You should be able to turn the fitting out of the radiator, but the friction between the fitting and the pipe might make it leak later. Might want to make sure it's lubbed with WD-40, or something. I would take the pipe out of the fitting, remove the radiator and then take the fitting out of the radiator. Or, buy a new fitting for the new radiator. Not sure what you are trying to do. I removed the bottom fitting from my '98 Monte and I had to put a vice-grip on it and then put my foot on the vice-grip and really push hard to get it to break loose. Once it broke loose, it turned normally. One thing I've heard about is the part that the fitting is threaded into can give if the fitting is stubborn enough. Then you have to replace your radiator.

You should be able to turn the fitting out of the radiator, but the friction between the fitting and the pipe might make it leak later. Might want to make sure it's lubbed with WD-40, or something. I would take the pipe out of the fitting, remove the radiator and then take the fitting out of the radiator. Or, buy a new fitting for the new radiator. Not sure what you are trying to do. I removed the bottom fitting from my '98 Monte and I had to put a vice-grip on it and then put my foot on the vice-grip and really push hard to get it to break loose. Once it broke loose, it turned normally. One thing I've heard about is the part that the fitting is threaded into can give if the fitting is stubborn enough. Then you have to replace your radiator.
Thanks for the response! I pulled the radiator out last night by removing the fitting from the radiator; I used liquid wrench PB Blaster but still had to use a vice grip; I roughed up the nut pretty bad and intend on reusing it; Unhooking the pipe from the fitting was too big of a headache; I can't imagine how hard it would be to disconnenct the bottom cooler line pipe fromt the fitting. I'm putting in a new radiator once I get all the parts together; my rubber insulators are wore out and the local dealer don't even stock them; I had to order them online from gmpartsdirect.com. In my opinon, GM need to re-design the radiator connections; It has to be a better way unless they have already done so on the newer models; I don't plan on buying another GM product. Too many mnor repairs with this Monte Carlo; My 1996 Grand Prix was a much better buy; had lot less problems out of it. Thanks