Removal and Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying CVT Transaxle Cooler

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Fig 2: Identifying 6-Speed Transaxle Cooler Tubes

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CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.

NOTE: Refer to the following when adding transmission fluid.

The CVT transaxle uses:
- Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid (XT-7-QCFT)
The 6-speed transaxle uses:
- Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid (XT-8-QAW)

Do not mix the fluid together, damage to internal components will result.

CVT transaxle

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the cooler hoses from the fluid cooler.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Cooler Hoses From Fluid Cooler
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the cooler tubes, pull them straight out of the filter housing.

Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transaxle
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the wiring harness from the cooler tube.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Cooler Tube
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Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the transaxle. Remove the fluid cooler tubes.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket/Bolt To Transaxle
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Remove the fluid fill plug.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Fluid Fill Plug
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Partially fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid to make up what was lost during the installation of a new transmission fluid cooler tube.
- Using the transmission fluid level setting CVT procedure continue filling the transaxle. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE COOLING .

6-speed transaxle

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the cooler hoses from the fluid cooler.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Cooler Hoses From Fluid Cooler
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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transaxle.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes At Transaxle
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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket. Remove the fluid cooler tubes.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 10: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
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Remove the fluid fill plug.
- To install, tighten to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 11: Locating Fluid Fill Plug
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the transaxle with Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-8-QAW meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C924-A to the specified level.
- Prior to adding any transmission fluid, make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
- Check the fluid level to determine how much fluid will need to be added.
- Using a diagnostic tool, monitor the fluid temperature. Make sure that the fluid temperature is within specification.
- The fluid level should be within the normal operating range on the fluid level indicator.
Check the transaxle for correct operation.

Fig 12: Checking Transaxle For Correct Operation
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