Oil Cooler Steel Lines (THUNDERBIRD): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS and 2002 Ford Thunderbird. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery. Disconnect the rubber fluid cooling hoses from the steel fluid cooling tubes. See Fig 1 . Remove the steel fluid cooling tube routing bracket from the fluid cooling tubes. Remove the 2 screws, one pushpin, and the right side splash shield. See Fig 2 .
- Remove the wire harness retainer from the steel fluid cooling tube support bracket. See Fig 3 . Remove the steel fluid cooling tube support bracket. See Fig 4 .
- Remove the steel fluid cooling tube support bracket from the fluid cooling tubes. Disconnect the steel fluid cooling tubes from the transmission. Remove the generator. See appropriate GENERATORS & REGULATORS article in STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS. Remove the right engine mount. Remove the steel fluid cooling tubes individually.