Tubes - 2.5L: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle on a hoist; refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the fluid cooler inlet tube (7A030) and the fluid cooler tube (7A031) from the radiator (8005).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fluid Cooler Inlet Tube And Fluid Cooler Tube From Radiator
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Disconnect the fluid cooler inlet tube and the fluid cooler tube from the transmission.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Fluid Cooler Inlet Tube And Fluid Cooler Tube From Transmission
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler line clip, the fluid cooler inlet tube and the fluid cooler tube.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Clip
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