Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Turn off the electrical power to the air suspension prior to hoisting, jacking, or towing an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

Fig 1: Locating Air Suspension Switch

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Turn the air suspension switch OFF, if equipped.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

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

Fig 2: Disconnecting Fluid Cooler Hose From Transmission Fluid Cooler
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Disconnect the fluid cooler tube(s) from the retainer.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Fluid Cooler Tubes From Retainer
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Remove the nut retaining the tube routing bracket to the A\C compressor.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Removing Nut Retaining Tube Routing Bracket To A/C Compressor
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Disconnect each fluid cooler tube from the transmission, as necessary.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Fluid Cooler Tube From Transmission
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Disconnect the fluid cooler hose(s) from the fluid cooler tube(s).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Fluid Cooler Hoses From Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Remove the bolt retaining the line routing bracket to the engine and remove the transmission fluid cooler tube(s).
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Removing Bolt Retaining Line Routing Bracket To Engine
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WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
- Fill the transmission to the correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid. Inspect for leaks. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .