Transaxle Filler Tube: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the transaxle vent hose from the transaxle filler tube.

Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Vent Hose
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Vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine
Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the transmission fluid filler tube.

Fig 2: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
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All vehicles
Remove the transaxle filler tube nut.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
Fig 3: Locating Transmission Filler Tube Nut
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Pull and rotate the transaxle filler tube clockwise and remove the transaxle filler tube.

Fig 4: Rotating Transmission Filler Tube Clockwise

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