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Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Removal

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CAUTION: MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid and FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
  3. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector and the wiring harness fastener from the air cleaner assembly.
    4. Fig 1: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Electrical Connector & Wiring Harness Fastener
    GF0031636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    5. Fig 2: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
    GF0031637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the engine breather from the air cleaner assembly.
    6. Fig 3: Locating Engine Breather
    GF0031638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly bracket bolt.
    7. Fig 4: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly Bracket Bolt
    GF0031639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the air cleaner outlet pipe clamp at the throttle body and remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe assembly.
    8. Fig 5: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe Clamp
    GF0031640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  9. Remove the battery tray.
    1. Disconnect the wiring harness fasteners.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and the battery tray.
    10. Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harness Fasteners, Battery Tray & Bolts
    GF0031690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube fasteners from the radiator support.
    11. Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Fasteners From Radiator Support
    GF0031978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler.
    12. Fig 8: Locating Secondary Latches From Transmission Fluid Cooler
    GF0031973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler.
    13. Fig 9: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Fluid Cooler Using Special Tool (307-569)
    GF0031974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 2 secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    14. Fig 10: Locating Secondary Latches From Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    GF0031391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    15. Fig 11: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve Using Special Tool (307-569)
    GF0031392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
  15. Pull up on the tabs on both sides of the radiator support, position the radiator back and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the cooling module.
    16. Fig 12: Locating Tabs On Both Sides Of Radiator Support
    GF0031979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube bolts.
    17. Fig 13: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolts
    GF0031716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Inspect the transaxle case to be sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seals and backing rings were removed with the transmission fluid cooler tubes and are not stuck in the transaxle case. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transaxle case, remove the seals and backing rings.
    18. Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Seals
    GF0031718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Loosen the 2 fluid cooler tube fittings and remove the 2 fluid cooler tubes from the thermal bypass valve and the transaxle.
    19. Fig 15: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Fittings
    GF0031980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the 2 nuts and the thermal bypass valve.
    20. Fig 16: Locating Thermal Bypass Valve & Nuts
    GF0031981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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