Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Removal

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

NOTE: The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
Disconnect the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector and the wiring harness fastener from the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Mass Air Flow Sensor Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Fastener
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Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the ACL outlet pipe.

Fig 2: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Disconnect the engine breather from the ACL assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Breather
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Remove the ACL assembly bracket bolt.

Fig 4: Locating ACL Assembly Bracket Bolt
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Loosen the ACL outlet pipe clamp at the Throttle Body (TB) and remove the ACL and ACL outlet pipe assembly.

Fig 5: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe And Pipe Clamp
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Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the battery tray.
1. Disconnect the wiring harness fasteners.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and the battery tray.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harness Fasteners And Battery Tray
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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube fasteners from the radiator support.

Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Fasteners
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
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Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Fluid Cooler
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Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve.

Fig 10: Locating Secondary Latches
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Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Fluid Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve
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NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

Fig 12: Locating Radiator Support Tabs

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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.
Remove and discard the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube bolts.

Fig 13: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolts
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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.

Fig 14: Locating Seals And Backing Rings
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Loosen the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube nuts and remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve and the transaxle.

Fig 15: Locating Fluid Cooler Tube Fittings
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Remove the 2 nuts and the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve.

Fig 16: Locating Thermal Bypass Valve Nuts
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