Removal and Installation

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

NOTE: Bumper cover removed for clarity.

Fig 1: Disconnecting 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: Disconnecting Upper Fluid Cooler Rubber Hose From Radiator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 7 retainers and the LH splash shield.

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Fluid Cooler Rubber Hose From Radiator
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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: Removing Front Cooler Tube From 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: Removing Rear Cooler Tube From 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: Removing Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket From Transaxle Case
  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.