Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. 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 LIFTING .
Remove the A/C condenser. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. See Fig 1.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

PARTS REMOVAL STEPS

Part	Steps
Transmission fluid cooler	3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Transmission fluid cooler hoses	3, 5 and 6
Transmission fluid cooler lines	1, 2, 3 and 4

Fig 1: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses And Lines

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Carry out the transmission fluid level check. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK in this section.

Item 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Bracket Nut Removal Note

Remove the wire harness retainer from the steel fluid cooling tube support bracket.

Fig 2: Removing Wire Harness Retainer From Steel Fluid Cooling Tube Support Bracket
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Remove the steel fluid cooling tube support bracket.

Fig 3: Removing Steel Fluid Cooling Tube Support Bracket
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Item 3: Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clamps Removal Note

Remove the transmission fluid cooler hose clamps.

Fig 4: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clamps
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Items 5 and 7: Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clamps Removal Note

Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler hose clamps.

Fig 5: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clamps
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Items 5 and 7: Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clamps Installation Note

Using the special tool, install new transmission fluid cooler hose clamps.

Fig 6: Installing New Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clamps (1 Of 2)
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Item 3: Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clamps Installation Note

Install the transmission fluid cooler hose clamps.

Fig 7: Installing New Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clamps (2 Of 2)
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Item 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Bracket Nut Installation Note

Install the steel fluid cooling tube support bracket.

Fig 8: Installing Steel Fluid Cooling Tube Support Bracket
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Install the wire harness retainer to the steel fluid cooling tube support bracket.

Fig 9: Installing Wire Harness Retainer To Steel Fluid Cooling Tube Support Bracket
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