Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

NOTE: Bumper cover removed for clarity.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Clamps

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube clamps and disconnect the rubber hoses from the auxiliary cooler.
Disconnect the upper fluid cooler rubber hose from the radiator.

Fig 2: Locating Upper Fluid Cooler Rubber Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 7 retainers and the LH splash shield.

Fig 3: View Of LH Splash Shield And Retainers
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Disconnect the lower fluid cooler rubber hose from the radiator.

Fig 4: Locating Lower Fluid Cooler Rubber Hose
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Disconnect and remove the front cooler tube from the transaxle case.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Front Cooler Tube At Transaxle Case
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect and remove the rear cooler tube from the transaxle case.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Rear Cooler Tube At Transaxle Case
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect and remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the transaxle case.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
Remove the fluid cooler tubes from under the vehicle and install new as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.