Removal and Installation

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the bolts and the skid plate (4x4 only).

Fig 1: Removing Bolts Of Skid Plate
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Remove bolts and the air deflector.

Fig 2: Removing Bolts Of Air Deflector
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Remove the cooler tube bracket and nut, then the fluid cooler tube bracket. Separate the fluid cooler tube bracket from the tubes.

Fig 3: Removing Cooler Tube Bracket And Nut
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Fig 4: Removing Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
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Disconnect, and remove each fluid cooler tube, as necessary.

Fig 5: Removing Each Fluid Cooler Tube (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Removing Each Fluid Cooler Tube (2 Of 2)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the transmission with Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting MERCON® specifications.
- Check for leaks.
  
  Fig 7: Checking For Leaks (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 8: Checking For Leaks (2 Of 2)
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