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Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 6 Speed: Removal

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CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid and FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the upper transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
    Fig 1: Locating Upper Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
    G04681954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If equipped, remove the 7 bolts and the splash shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Underbody Cover Screws
    G04681462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the front splash shield.
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Remove the 4 retainers.
    3. Remove the 4 bolts and the splash shield.
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Splash Shield Screws, Bolts And Retainers
      G04681956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the lower transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
    Fig 4: Locating Lower Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
    G04681957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: Use care not to over stretch or extend the hose clamps.
    CAUTION: The hose clamps are held on the hose with a special epoxy. Damage may occur to the hose if the clamp is removed from the hose. If the clamp or hose is damaged, replace the entire fluid cooler tube.
    Fig 5: Locating Hose Clamps
    G04681958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission-mounted fluid cooler tubes.
  7. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the transmission-mounted fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 6: Locating Bolts
    G04681959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: When removing the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the retainers, do not remove the retainers from the shroud.
    Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Retainers
    G04681960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the retainers.
  9. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube retainer and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Retainers
    G04681961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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