Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the bolts and the skid plate (4x4 vehicles).

Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Skid Plate (4X4 Vehicles)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove three fasteners and position the air deflector aside.

Fig 2: Removing Air Deflector Fasteners
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Using the special tool, disconnect the fluid cooler tubes from the fluid cooler.

Fig 3: Using Special Tool To Disconnect Fluid Cooler Tubes From Fluid Cooler
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If not done previously, carry out the transmission fluid cooler flow test procedure. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 4R70E/4R75E .

Without auxiliary fluid cooler

Remove the fluid cooler tubes, as necessary.

Fig 4: Removing Fluid Cooler Tubes - Without Auxiliary Fluid Cooler
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

With auxiliary fluid cooler

Remove the fluid cooler tubes, as necessary.

Fig 5: Removing Fluid Cooler Tubes - With Auxiliary Fluid Cooler
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.