Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 2.0L GTDI: Installation

Install the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet hoses to the transmission fluid cooler.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Hoses Clips
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Connect the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve to the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet hoses.

Fig 2: Connecting Transmission Fluid Thermal Bypass Valve To Cooler Inlet And Outlet Hoses
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Position the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve and install the 2 transmission fluid thermal bypass valve nuts.
- Torque: 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Thermal Bypass Mounting Nuts
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Install the transmission fluid cooler hose secondary latches.

Fig 4: Locating Cooler Hose Secondary Latches
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Position back the wiring harness and attach the 2 pin-type retainers.

Fig 5: Locating Pin-Type Retainers
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Inspect the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary. Lubricate the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tube seals with clean Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid and install the backing rings and seals on the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler tubes.

Fig 6: Identifying Backing Ring And Seal

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Item	Description
1	Backing ring
2	Seal

Install the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube and a new transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube bolt.
- Torque: 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Tube Bolt
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Tighten the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube nut.
- Torque: 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Tube Nut
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Install the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube and tighten the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube nut.
- Torque: 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Tube Nut
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Install a new transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube bolt.
- Torque: 10 Nm (89 lb-in)
  
  Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Tube Bolt
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Install the ACL assembly. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .
Fill the transmission with Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid and verify correct operation. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK .