Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

If equipped, turn the air suspension switch OFF.

Fig 1: Locating Air Suspension Service Switch

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Disconnect each transmission fluid cooler hose from the transmission fluid cooler, as necessary.

Fig 2: Locating Fluid Cooler Hoses At Transmission Fluid Cooler

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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube(s) from the retainer.

Fig 3: Locating Fluid Cooler Tubes At Retainer

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Remove the nut retaining the transmission fluid cooler tube routing bracket to the A/C compressor.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 4: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Routing Bracket Nut

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Disconnect each transmission fluid cooler tube from the transmission, as necessary.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Fluid Cooler Tubes At Transmission

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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose(s) from the fluid cooler tube(s).

Fig 6: Locating Fluid Cooler Tubes At Hoses

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Remove the bolt retaining the transmission fluid cooler tube routing bracket to the engine and remove the transmission fluid cooler tube(s).
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

Fig 7: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket At Engine

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the transmission to the correct level with clean transmission fluid. Inspect for leaks. For additional information, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES article.