Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler - Oil-to-Air Fluid Cooler, TorqShift: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove only the upper bolts by inserting a long extension and socket through the front grille and bumper.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Bolts By Inserting A Long Extension
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the bolts and the skid plate (4x4 only).

Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Skid Plate
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Remove the bolts and the air deflector.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Air Deflector
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Release the constant tension clamp from the cooler outlet to auxiliary cooler inlet fitting hose at the auxiliary cooler and disconnect the hose.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Hose
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Release the constant tension clamp from the auxiliary cooler return hose to the remote mount fluid filter housing inlet hose at the bottom of the radiator. Separate the hoses.

Fig 5: Releasing Constant Tension Clamp From Auxiliary Cooler Return Hose
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Remove the remaining bolts from the oil-to-air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 6: Removing Remaining Bolts From Oil-To-Air (OTA) Transmission Fluid Cooler
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