COOLER KIT - CAMARO 2010-2011
Part #4116C
“Direct fit” auxiliary transmission cooler
Note: May not fit with some aftermarket superchargers.
Note: Always read instructions
and verify kit contents prior to
installation.
Cooler ........................................ 1 ea.
Top Bracket (small) .................... 1 ea.
Bottom Bracket (large) ............... 1 ea.
Channel ..................................... 2ea.
Rubber Hose @ 4ft .................... 2ea.
Instruction Sheet ....................... 1 ea.
Warranty Card ........................... 1 ea.
Flex-a-lite Decal ......................... 1 ea.
*Hardware Kit ............................ 1 ea.
* Hardware Kit Includes:
bolt hex head 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” (2ea)
bolt hex head M8-1.25 x 30mm (2ea)
bolt hex head 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” (4ea)
cap screw socket head 1/4-20 x 3/4” (4ea)
u-nut 5/16-18 (2ea)
nut nylock 1/4-20 (4ea)
lock washer 5/16” I.D. (4ea)
lock washer 1/4” I.D. (4ea)
plastic spacer, large .375” thick (4ea)
gatorclip 1/2” (8ea)
worm drive hose clamp (4ea)
nylon tie straps (4ea)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
We recommend installing the transmission cooler kit when the radiator has been
removed from the vehicle. The additional room allows for easier access to the tight
space where the cooler is to be installed.
Instructions for removal of the Camaro 2010-2011 stock radiator can be downloaded.
Visit www.flex-a-lite.com and download the PDF for the Camaro radiator & fan kit #56488.
BE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING!
After the radiator has been removed, disconnect 1.
the short sections of flexible hose (2ea) from the
metal transmission cooling lines. (see Detail A)
Cap the ends of metal transmission cooling lines to
prevent transmission fluid from leaking.
Loosen metal bezel just above hood latch by 2.
removing adjustable hood stops (2ea), plastic
push-in fasteners (6ea) and bolts 10mm (4ea).
Loosen bolts 13mm (2ea) attaching hood latch
mechanism to radiator support and allow latch to
move downward. Gently pull out metal bezel from
under plastic lip being careful not to catch on hood
latch release lever. (see Detail B on next page)
Finish removing bolts attaching hood latch.
(see Detail C on next page)
Remove short sections of
flexable transmission coolant lines
Attached to the hood latch is an electrical 3.
connector. Unplug connector and move hood latch
out of the way.
Reach down into the space that the cooler will be 4.
mounted into and remove the large plastic push-in
fasteners (2ea) at the bottom securing the plastic
cowling bottom.
Detail A
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From under the vehicle install “u-type” nuts (2ea) onto edge of metal support. The threads of the u-nuts will 5.
be facing downward and should be directly aligned with the holes exposed from removing the large push-in
fasteners from previous step #4. (see Detail D)
Push-in fasteners
Adjustable
hood stop
Bolts 10mm
Removal of hood latch mechanism
Detail C
Detail B
Assemble the brackets, channels, and cooler as shown 6.
in the exploded view. Securely attach cooler to channel.
Loosely assemble channel rails to top and bottom
brackets. The assembly needs to be loose to align the
top bracket to the radiator support. (see Detail E)
Top bracket
(1ea)
Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/2”
(2ea)
Large plastic spacer
(4ea)
Detail D
Cap screw - Socket HD
1/4-20 x 3/4” (4ea)
Extruded channel
(2ea)
Nut - nyloc
1/4-20 (4ea)
Bolt M8-1.25 x 30mm
(2ea)
Lock washer
5/16” I.D.
(4ea)
U-nut
(2ea)
Bolt - hex HD
1/4-20 x 1-1/2” (4ea)
Bottom bracket
(1ea)
Lock washer
1/4” I.D.
(4ea)
Gator Clip
(8ea)
Detail E
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Close up view of cooler secured to channel.
Tubes of cooler are sandwiched between gator
clips then attached to channel at four spots. Each
spot is secured with bolt and nyloc nut.
Close up view of channel secured to top bracket.
Leave cap screws loose during installation. After top
and bottom brackets are secured to vehicle go back
and tighten cap screws to channels.
Attach provided hoses (2ea) to fittings of cooler utilizing provided hose clamps (2ea). 7.
Position large plastic spacer (2ea), 1ea. per hole, above / aligned with the holes at bottom of plastic 8.
cowling. These spacers act to space the bottom cooler bracket just off the bottom.
Position the cooler/bracket assembly onto the large plastic spacers. Place lock washers 5/16” (2ea) onto 9.
bolts 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” (2ea) and insert bolts through bottom bracket, through large plastic spacers, through
plastic cowling and finally into pre positioned u-nuts. Thread bolts in loosely but do not tighten just yet.
When the cooler assembly is in place, feed the attached hoses through the molded opening of the plastic
cowling at bottom along driver’s side. (see Detail F & G)
Place lock washers 5/16” (2ea) onto bolts M8-1.25 x 30mm (2ea) and insert bolts through top bracket, large 10.
plastic spacers (2ea), 1ea. per hole and align with threaded holes near top of radiator support. The target
holes are just under the threaded holes used to secure the hood latch mechanism.
(see Detail H on next page)
Go back and tighten all mounting hardware when the cooler/bracket assembly has been properly 11.
positioned.
Mounting position of bottom bracket
Hose clamp
Rout hoses through bottom opening
on driver’s side
Detail F
Detail G
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Route hoses to metal transmission cooling lines. Be mindful to leave plenty of room for installation of 12.
radiator. Remove capped ends from transmission cooling lines and attach hoses. Secure with provided
hose clamps (2ea). Trim hose lengths as necessary to provide a clean fitment. Use provided nylon tie traps
to secure routed hoses. Inspect hoses so no rubbing occurs on sharp edges. (see Detail I)
Note: To help with sliding of hoses onto metal lines, coat ends of metal lines with clean transmission fluid.
Install radiator into vehicle. If installing Flex-a-lite radiator kit #56418 or radiator & fan kit #56488 reference 13.
instructions provide with kits or visit www.flex-a-lite.com and download the PDF.
Threaded hole for
hood latch mechanism.
Threaded hole for
top cooler bracket.
Detail H
Trim and attach hoses
to transmission cooling
lines.
Detail I
Note: We suggest following the vehicle manufacture’s recommended transmission fluid level 14.
checking and filling procedure before operating the vehicle on the road. The transmission on this
vehicle does not come equipped with a fill tube and dipstick.
The Flex-a-lite Limited Warranty
Flex-a-lite Consolidated, 7009-45th St. Ct. E. Fife, WA 98424, Telephone No. 253-922-2700, warrants to the original purchasing user, that all Flex-a-lite
products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 365 days (1 year) from date of purchase. Flex-a-lite products failing within
365 days (1 year) from date of purchase may be returned to the factory through the point of purchase, transportation charges prepaid. If, on inspection,
cause of failure is determined to be defective material or workmanship and not by misuse, accidental or improper installation, Flex-a-lite will replace the
product free of charge, transportation prepaid. Flex-a-lite will not be liable for incidental, progressive or consequential damages. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. The Flex-a-lite warranty is in compliance with the Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act of 1975.
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