Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler - Oil-to-Air Fluid Cooler, 4R100: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the radiator grille.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the lower clips, then remove the radiator grille.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Radiator Grille
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Remove the pin-type retainers and the sight shield.

Fig 2: Removing Pin-Type Retainers And Sight Shield
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Remove the left front lower air deflector push pin.

Fig 3: Removing Left Front Lower Air Deflector Push Pin
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Remove the right front lower air deflector push pin.

Fig 4: Removing Right Front Lower Air Deflector Push Pin
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Remove the screws and the RH and LH A/C condenser core mounting brackets, then position the top of the condenser core forward.

Fig 5: Removing Screws And RH And LH A/C Condenser Core Mounting Brackets
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Disconnect the hoses at the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Hoses At Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler
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NOTE: The LH and RH air deflectors must be moved to access the bolts.

Fig 7: Removing Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Upper Bolts

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Remove the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler upper bolts.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
If equipped, remove the 6 retainers and the lower front bumper filler.

Fig 8: Removing Retainers And Lower Front Bumper Filler
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Remove the lower splash shield push pins and position the splash shield forward.

Fig 9: Positioning Splash Shield Forward
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Remove the remaining bolts from the oil-to-air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 10: Removing Remaining Bolts From Oil-To-Air (OTA) Transmission Fluid Cooler
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to backflush and clean the OTA transmission fluid cooler. Install a new OTA transmission fluid cooler as part of a transmission overhaul or exchange. Failure to follow these directions can result in transmission damage.

Remove the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler.