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Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Removal

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NOTE: Automatic transmission fluids are not interchangeable. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.
  1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPER COVER -- FRONT .
  2. Remove the left side splash shield.
  3. Release the transmission fluid cooler tube retaining clip and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the clip.
    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
    G06098005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Compress the constant tension clamps and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler.
    Fig 2: Locating Constant Tension Clamps And Transmission Fluid Cooler
    G06098006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G06098007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool
    G06098008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.