Removal and Installation

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 cooler tube bracket and nut, then the fluid cooler tube bracket. Separate the fluid cooler tube bracket from the tubes.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Cooler Tube Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Cooler Tube Bracket Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect, and remove each fluid cooler tube, as necessary.
- To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube (Radiator Side)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube (Transmission Side)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid.
- Check for leaks.