Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 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 AND LIFTING article.
Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid combo cooler.

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses

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Remove the retainer, the 5 bolts and the LH splash shield.

Fig 2: View Of LH Splash Shield And Retainers

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Disconnect the front transmission fluid cooler hose from the transaxle case.

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose

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Disconnect and remove the rear cooler tube fitting from the transaxle case.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Rear Cooler Tube At Transaxle Case

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Disconnect and remove the fluid cooler tube bracket and bolt from the transaxle case.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket At Transaxle Case

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Remove the fluid cooler tubes from under the vehicle and install new as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Start the vehicle and check the transmission fluid level.
- Fill the transaxle with clean transmission fluid.