WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove the transmission cooler line bracket from the stud.
Fig 1: Removing Transmission Cooler Line Bracket From Stud
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Remove the engine front cover fasteners in the sequence shown.