Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler - Oil-to-Air Fluid Cooler, TorqShift, Excursion: 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the four upper grille screws.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Grille Screws
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Remove the lower retaining clips and remove the grille.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Retaining Clips
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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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NOTE: The LH and RH air deflectors must be positioned out of the way to access the retaining bolts.

Fig 5: Removing LH And RH Upper Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Retaining Bolts

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Remove the LH and RH upper auxiliary transmission fluid cooler retaining bolts.
Disconnect both the LH lower splash shield push pins.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Both LH Lower Splash Shield Push Pins
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Disconnect both the RH lower splash shield push pins.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Both RH Lower Splash Shield Push Pins
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Remove the four lower splash shield push pins.

Fig 8: Removing Lower Splash Shield Push Pins
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If equipped, remove the six retainers and remove the lower bumper filler.

Fig 9: Removing Lower Bumper Filler Retainers
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If equipped, remove the power steering cooler retaining bolts and position the power steering cooler out of the way.

Fig 10: Removing Power Steering Cooler Retaining Bolts
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Disconnect the LH lower splash shield push pin to gain access to the A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 11: Disconnecting LH Lower Splash Shield Push Pin
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Disconnect the RH lower splash shield push pin to gain access to the A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 12: Disconnecting RH Lower Splash Shield Push Pin
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Disconnect the LH auxiliary transmission fluid cooler hose.

Fig 13: Disconnecting LH Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose
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Disconnect the RH auxiliary transmission fluid cooler hose.

Fig 14: Disconnecting RH Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose
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Remove the LH lower A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 15: Removing LH Lower A/C Condenser Bracket
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Remove the RH lower A/C condenser bracket.

Fig 16: Removing RH Lower A/C Condenser Bracket
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NOTE: The auxiliary transmission fluid cooler must be lifted up off the lower frame and moved toward the front of the vehicle so the lower brackets can clear the frame.

NOTE: It is necessary to move the A/C condenser toward the front of the vehicle to remove the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 17: Removing Bolts Of Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler

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Remove the bolts and the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler.