Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler - Oil-to-Air Fluid Cooler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Pickup, 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2006 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2006 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the 4 upper grille screws.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Grille Screws
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Remove the lower retaining clips and remove the grille.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Retaining Clips
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Remove the LH upper auxiliary transmission fluid cooler retaining bolts.

Fig 3: Locating LH Upper Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Retaining Bolts
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Remove the RH upper auxiliary transmission fluid cooler retaining bolts.

Fig 4: Locating RH Upper Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Retaining Bolts
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Disconnect the LH lower splash shield pushpin.

Fig 5: Locating LH Lower Splash Shield Pushpin
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Disconnect the RH lower splash shield pushpin.

Fig 6: Locating RH Lower Splash Shield Pushpin
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Remove the 4 lower splash shield pushpins.

Fig 7: Locating Lower Splash Shield Pushpins
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Remove the 3 bolts and the LH tow hook.

Fig 8: Locating LH Tow Hook Bolts
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Remove the 3 bolts and the RH tow hook.

Fig 9: Locating RH Tow Hook Bolts
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Remove the 2 LH forward crossmember bolts.

Fig 10: Locating LH Forward Crossmember Bolts
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Remove the 2 RH forward crossmember bolts and lower the crossmember.

Fig 11: Locating RH Forward Crossmember Bolts
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If equipped, remove the power steering cooler bolts and position the power steering cooler aside.

Fig 12: Locating Power Steering Cooler Bolts
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Disconnect the LH lower splash shield pushpin to gain access to the A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 13: Locating LH Lower Splash Shield Pushpin
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Disconnect the RH lower splash shield pushpin to gain access to the A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 14: Locating RH Lower Splash Shield Pushpin
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Disconnect the LH auxiliary transmission fluid cooler oil-to-air (OTA) hose.

Fig 15: Locating LH Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Oil-To-Air Hose
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Disconnect the RH auxiliary transmission fluid cooler OTA hose.

Fig 16: Locating RH Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler OTA Hose
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Remove the LH lower A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 17: Identifying LH Lower A/C Condenser Bracket
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Remove the RH lower A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 18: Identifying RH Lower A/C Condenser Bracket
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NOTE: The auxiliary transmission fluid OTA cooler must be lifted up off the lower frame and moved toward the front of the vehicle so the lower brackets can clear the frame.

NOTE: It is necessary to move the A/C condenser toward the front of the vehicle to remove the auxiliary transmission fluid OTA cooler.

Fig 19: Locating Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Bolts

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Remove the bolts and the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler.