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Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler: Removal

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  1. Remove the upper air deflector.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Air Deflector
    G03947811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the inner air deflector.
    Fig 2: Removing Inner Air Deflector
    G03949317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the degas bottle cap.
    Fig 3: Removing Degas Bottle Cap
    G03949318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove and discard the screws. Remove the bolt from the left side of the fan shroud.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolt From Left Side Of Fan Shroud
    G03949319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove and discard the screws. Remove the bolt from the right side of the fan shroud.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolt From Right Side Of Fan Shroud
    G03949320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the upper radiator fan shroud.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Radiator Fan Shroud
    G03948336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tools, remove the cooling fan.
    Fig 7: Removing Cooling Fan
    G03949322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  9. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
    10. NOTE: If equipped, remove the safety retainer from the connector.
  10. Disconnect the cooler line.
    • If equipped, use the special tool to disconnect the quick connect coupler.
    • If equipped, loosen and remove the screw clamp from the hose.
      Fig 8: Removing Screw Clamp From Hose
      G03949323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the right lower radiator hose from the radiator, remove the hose from the retainer and position it aside.
    Fig 9: Removing Right Lower Radiator Hose From Radiator
    G03949324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the left lower radiator hose from the radiator and position it aside.
    Fig 10: Removing Left Lower Radiator Hose From Radiator
    G03947831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolts and the lower fan shroud.
    Fig 11: Removing Bolts And Lower Fan Shroud
    G03947832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the lower air dam push pins.
    Fig 12: Locating Lower Air Dam Push Pins
    G03947152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the vehicle.
  16. Remove the degas bottle hose and upper radiator hose.
    Fig 13: Removing Degas Bottle Hose And Upper Radiator Hose
    G03949328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the right radiator support bracket.
    Fig 14: Removing Right Radiator Support Bracket
    G03947836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the A/C line retainer clip.
    Fig 15: Removing A/C Line Retainer Clip
    G03949330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the left radiator support bracket.
    Fig 16: Removing Left Radiator Support Bracket
    G03947835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the right A/C condenser support bracket.
    Fig 17: Removing Right A/C Condenser Support Bracket
    G03949332Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the left A/C condenser support bracket.
    Fig 18: Removing Left A/C Condenser Support Bracket
    G03949333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    22. NOTE: It will be necessary to lift the radiator assembly from the mounts and set it on the frame in order to separate the A/C condenser from the radiator. Right side shown; left side similar.
    Fig 19: Removing Radiator From Mount
    G03948377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the radiator from the mount and set it on the frame.
  23. Remove the left inner air deflector from the A/C condenser.
    Fig 20: Removing Left Inner Air Deflector From A/C Condenser
    G03949335Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the right inner air deflector from the A/C condenser.
    Fig 21: Removing Right Inner Air Deflector From A/C Condenser
    G03949336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. NOTE: It is not necessary to evacuate the A/C system, the A/C condenser can remain in the vehicle.
    NOTE: It will be necessary to lift the A/C condenser from the lower support. Move the A/C condenser toward the front of the vehicle.
    Fig 22: Removing Radiator And Transmission Cooler As An Assembly
    G03947209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the radiator and transmission cooler as an assembly and place it on a bench.
    26. CAUTION: Do not allow the A/C condenser to hang freely or damage to the A/C lines can occur.
  26. Using mechanic's wire, support the A/C condenser to the frame.
  27. Remove the bolts and the transmission cooler.
    Fig 23: Removing Bolts And Transmission Cooler
    G03949338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the transmission cooler lines.
    Fig 24: Removing Transmission Cooler Lines
    G03949339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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