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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 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
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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: Identifying Skid Plate And Bolts
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Remove the bolts and the air deflector.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts Of 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: Releasing Constant Tension Clamp From Cooler Outlet
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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 Bolts From Oil-To-Air (OTA) Transmission Fluid Cooler
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