Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 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 BODY SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube clamps and disconnect the rubber hoses from the auxiliary cooler.

Fig 1: Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Clamps

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the bolts for the auxiliary and remove the cooler.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 2: Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fill the transaxle with clean automatic transmission fluid.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.