Thermal Bypass Valve - 3.5L Ti-VCT: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING for lifting points.
Remove the ACL assembly. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .
Loosen the 2 transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube nuts from the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve.
- Torque: 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Nuts
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Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses at the OTA transmission fluid multi cooler.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses Clips
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Remove the 2 nuts, the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve and the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle.
- Torque: 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Thermal Bypass Valve Mounting Nuts
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Remove the transmission fluid cooler hose secondary latches.

Fig 4: Locating Cooler Hose Secondary Latches
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Using 307-569 , disconnect the transmission return and inlet cooler hoses from the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Transmission Return And Inlet Cooler Hoses From The Fluid Thermal Bypass Valve
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.