Cooler Bypass Valve: Installation

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CAUTION: Failure to correctly install the new rubber-coated sealing washers will result in transmission fluid leaks.

Install the new rubber-coated sealing washers and the new cooler line case fittings.
1. Install one rubber-coated sealing washer on each cooler line case fitting.
2. Install both cooler line case fittings into the CBV assembly fittings.
3. Install one rubber-coated sealing washer on each cooler line case fitting.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Rubber-Coated Sealing Washer On Each Cooler Line Case Fitting
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Damage will occur to the rubber-coated sealing washers and transmission fluid will leak if the cooler line case fitting are over-tightened.

NOTE: Align the rubber-coated sealing washers while installing CBV assembly on the transmission case.

Fig 2: Installing CBV Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the CBV assembly.
Install the fluid cooler tubes in the front and rear cooler line case fittings.

Fig 3: Installing Fluid Cooler Tubes In Front And Rear Cooler Line Case Fittings
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not use any fluid approved for MERCON® V application. Using a fluid rated for MERCON® V may cause internal damage in MERCON® only applications.

Fill the transmission with the specified type and quantity of transmission fluid.
Check for leaks.