How do you remove the clips from the radiator transmission lines

There are little clips that you squeeze in towards the line and that releases them. Squeeze the clips, then pull the line straight out of the radiator. Very simple. When you've done it, you'll go "aaahhh, that's neat!". :D

To reinsert the line, squeeze the little clips again and push the line back in and then gently give it a tug to ensure it latched properly.

Removal

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Reclaim the air conditioning refrigerant.
3. Remove the motor and shroud.
4. NOTE: Seal the line and the evaporator with plugs.

Detach the air conditioning line. Raise the vehicle.

Remove the lower radiator splash shield.

NOTE: The splash shield is equipped with hinges which should be treated with care on removal. Remove the radiator splash shield.
Detach the securing clips.
Remove the radiator splash shield.
NOTE: Seal the line and the evaporator with plugs and Detach the air conditioning line.

1. Detach the lower coolant hose.
   
   
2. Remove the air conditioning condenser. Remove the securing screws.
3. NOTE: Vehicles with manual transmission, cable tie the cooling radiator
4. tach the automatic transmission/power steering cooler.
   Remove the securing screws.
   Detach the automatic transmission/power steering cooler.
   
   1. Lower the vehicle. Remove the radiator foam trim.
   Remove the radiator.
   

This trans lines are a quick disconnect on them you will see a nut like fitting on the radiator and if you push back the little plastic cover you will see a smal meatl clip.There is a quick disconnect tool available to release this clip or use a pick to just take the clip out.Once this clip is removed the transmission line comes off.Sometimes the lines do stick and require alot of wiggling and pushing the line away from the radiator.

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Section 03-03: Engine Cooling 1997 Taurus, Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Radiator Aluminum Core, Crossflow
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set T90T-9550-S
Removal
CAUTION: Do not mix Standard (green) Coolant with Extended Life Coolant (orange). If mixing occurs, drain engine cooling system and refill with originally equipped coolant type. If this contamination occurs, the service interval of Extended Life Coolant will be reduced from 6 years/150,000 miles to 3 years/30,000 miles.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).
   

1. Remove battery (10653) as described in Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove clip retaining contant control relay module and position module aside.
   

1. Remove battery tray (10732) as described in Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove radiator cap (8100).
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist as described in Section 00-02 .
   

1. Remove radiator splash shield.
   

1. Drain engine cooling system as described in this section.
   

1. Remove the radiator mounting bracket assembly.
   

1. Remove lower radiator hose (8286).
   

1. Partially lower vehicle.
   

1. Remove upper radiator hose (8260).
   

1. Remove radiator overflow hose (8075).
   

1. Remove upper A/C condenser core retaining bolts.
   

1. Remove upper transmission oil cooler tube clips.
   

1. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube (7C410)(EPN=7C410)using 3/8 Inch Fuel Line Disconnect Tool T90T-9550-C.
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
   

1. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube clips.
   

1. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube (7C410)(EPN=7C410)using 3/8 Inch Fuel Line Disconnect Tool T90T-9550-C.
   

1. Remove transmission oil cooler bracket and position transmission oil cooler aside.
   

1. Remove lower A/C condenser core bolts and position A/C condenser core (19712)aside.
   

1. Remove radiator support bracket.
   

1. Remove radiator (8005).
   

they are a type of quick connect fitting. There is a special tool just for these types of fittings. If you remove the plastic cover that goes over the fitting you will see a metal clip in a groove. You can use a small pick to carefully remove the clip (they go flyin and get lost easily but they are available from your local GM dealer or parts store). Once the clip is removed you will be able to pull the line out of the radiator/transmission fitting.

Reinstall the clip after you remove the line. The new line will slide in and click into place.

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Radiator Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Disconnect negative cable.
3. Drain cooling system.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Radiator upper crossmember
   • Upper and lower coolant hoses from the radiator
   • Transmission hoses from cooler
   • Engine oil cooler lines (if equipped)
   • Radiator fan electrical connector and fan assembly
   • Condenser mounting screws located at the front of the radiator
   • Transmission cooler line bracket from left side of radiator
5. Lift condenser upward enough to disengage upper mounting clips. Allow condenser to rest on lower radiator crossmember.
6. Lifted radiator from engine compartment.

To Install:

1. Seat the radiator assembly lower rubber isolators into the mounting holes in radiator lower support.
2. Attach air conditioning condenser to radiator
   • Torque to 45 inch lbs. (5 Nm)
3. Install or connect the following:
   • Radiator lower hose
   • Transmission cooler line bracket and transmission hoses
     1. Torque to 28 inch lbs. (3 Nm)
   • Radiator fan and electrical connector
   • Engine oil cooler lines (if equipped)
     1. Torque to 160 inch lbs. (18 Nm)
   • Radiator upper hose
   • Radiator upper support crossmember
   • Negative cable
4. Fill cooling system with coolant.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove clip retaining constant control relay module and position module aside.
4. Remove battery tray.
5. Remove radiator cap.
6. Raise vehicle on hoist.
7. Remove radiator splash shield.
8. Drain engine cooling system.
9. Remove radiator mounting bracket assembly.
10. Remove lower radiator hose.
11. Partially lower vehicle.
12. Remove upper radiator hose.
13. Remove radiator overflow hose.
14. Remove upper A/C condenser core retaining bolts.
15. Remove upper A/C transmission oil cooler tube clips.
16. Remove upper transmission oil cooler tube (7C410) using 3-8 inch fuel line disconnect tool 310-041 (T90T-9550-C).
17. Raise vehicle on hoist.
18. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube clips.
19. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube using 3/8 inch fuel line disconnect tool 310-041 (T90T-9550-C).
20. Remove transmission oil cooler bracket and position transmission oil cooler aside.
21. Remove lower A/C condenser core bolts and position A/C condenser core (19712) aside.
22. Remove radiator support bracket.
23. Remove radiator.

Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove battery. Remove battery tray. Remove clip retaining contant control relay module and position module aside. Remove radiator cap. Raise vehicle front end as high as possible. Remove radiator splash shield. Drain radiator. Remove the radiator mounting bracket assembly. Remove lower radiator hose. Partially lower vehicle. Remove upper radiator hose. Remove radiator overflow hose. Remove upper A/C condenser core retaining bolts. Remove upper transmission oil cooler tube clips. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube. Raise vehicle. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube clips. Remove lower transmission oil cooler tube. Remove transmission oil cooler bracket and position transmission oil cooler aside. Remove lower A/C condenser core bolts and position A/C condenser core aside(be careful not to loosen the AC condenser lines. Remove radiator support bracket. Remove radiator out through the bottom of the vehicle.
Installation
Position radiator. Position radiator support bracket and tighten nuts. Position A/C condenser core and tighten lower A/C condenser core bolts. Position transmission oil cooler tube and install transmission oil cooler tube bracket. Install lower transmission oil cooler tube. Install lower transmission oil cooler tube clips. Install lower radiator hose. Install radiator mounting bracket assembly. Tighten bolts. Install radiator splash shield. Lower vehicle. Install upper tranmission oil cooler tube. Install upper transmission oil cooler tube clips. Install upper A/C condenser core retaining bolts. Tighten bolts. Install radiator overflow hose and tighten clamps securely. Install upper radiator hose. Position constant control relay module and clip securely. Install battery tray. Install battery. Connect battery ground cable. Fill and bleed cooling system. Start engine and inspect for leaks.

Radiator Aluminum Core, Crossflow — 3.8L (Base) and 4.6L Engines
Removal

1. Drain engine cooling system as described. Disconnect upper radiator hose (8260) and lower radiator hose (8286) and radiator overflow hose (8075) from the radiator (8005). Disconnect the transmission oil cooler inlet and outlet lines from the radiator.
   

1. Remove cooling fan motor,fan blade (8600) and fan shroud (8146) assembly as described.
   

1. Remove radiator upper bracket retaining bolts and remove bracket. Lift radiator from vehicle.
   

Installation

1. Position the radiator into the vehicle. Install upper brackets and tighten bolts securely.
   

1. Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to the transmission oil cooler fittings.
   

1. Install cooling fan motor, fan blade and fan shroud assembly as described.
   

Engine Cooling Fan Motor, Fan Blade and Fan Shroud Assembly, Electrical Removal

1. Disconnect (pull apart) the male-female cooling fan motor wiring connector at the side of the fan shroud (8146). Remove the male terminal connector retaining clip from the fan shroud mounting tab.
   

1. Remove two fan shroud upper retaining bolts at the radiator tanks.
   

1. Lift cooling fan motor/fan blade (8600)/fan shroud assembly past radiator (8005), disengaging fan shroud from two lower retaining clips.
   

Installation

1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
   

1. Tighten fan shroud retaining bolts to 5.2-7.2 Nm (46-63 lb-in).
   
   

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As detailed as I can :
Drain the cooling system. Detach the air conditioning line .Raise the vehicle. Remove the lower radiator splash shield. The splash shield is equipped with hinges which should be treated with care on removal. Remove the radiator splash shield. Detach the securing clips. Remove the radiator splash shield. Seal the line and the evaporator with plugsDetach the air conditioning line. Detach the lower coolant hose. Remove the air conditioning condenser. Remove the securing screws. Vehicles with manual transmission, cable tie the cooling radiator. Detach the automatic transmission/power steering cooler. Remove the securing screws. Detach the automatic transmission/power steering cooler. Lower the vehicle. Remove the radiator foam trim. Remove the radiator. To install, reverse the removal procedure.