Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: This procedure describes the removal and installation of all the transmission cooling system tubes and hoses. Only disconnect those that require removal from the vehicle.

Hose removal

NOTE: Proceed to Disconnecting the tubes if only removing the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle.

Remove the A/C condenser core. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the cooler.
1. Cut and discard the clamp.
2. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the cooler.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose From Cooler
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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
1. Loosen and position the clamp aside.
2. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hose from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
  - Proceed to Hose installation if not removing the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle. Otherwise, proceed as follows.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose From Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
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Disconnecting the tubes
If not done previously, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
If not done previously, remove the LH splash shield pushpin.

Fig 3: Locating LH Splash Shield Pushpin
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If not done previously, remove the bolts and the LH splash shield.

Fig 4: Identifying LH Splash Shield
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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.

Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
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If not done previously, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
1. Loosen and position the clamps aside.
2. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses From Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Tube removal, vehicle with V6 engine
Remove the nut, the fluid cooler tube bracket and the fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 7: Removing Nut, Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Tube removal, vehicle with V8 engine
Remove the nut, the fluid cooler tube bracket and the fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 8: Removing Nut, Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Fluid Cooler Tubes
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Routing bracket removal
Remove the fluid cooler tube routing bracket from the fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 9: Removing Fluid Cooler Tube Routing Bracket From Fluid Cooler Tubes

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