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Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 2.0L GTDI: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING for lifting points.
  2. Remove the ACL assembly. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .
  3. Remove and discard the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube bolt.
    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Tube Bolt
    G08032464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube nut and remove the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Tube Nut
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  5. Inspect the transmission case to be sure that the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube seal and backing ring were removed with the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube and is not stuck in the transmission case. If the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler inlet tube seal or backing ring is stuck in the transmission case, remove the seal and backing ring.
    Fig 3: Identifying Seal And Backing Ring
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  6. Loosen the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube nut.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Tube Nut
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  7. Remove and discard the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube bolt and the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube.
    Fig 5: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Tube Bolt
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  8. Inspect the transmission case to be sure that the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube seal and backing ring were removed with the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube and is not stuck in the transmission case. If the transmission mounted transmission fluid cooler outlet tube seal or backing ring is stuck in the transmission case, remove the seal and backing ring.
    Fig 6: Identifying Seal And Backing Ring
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  9. Detach the 2 pin-type retainers and position wiring harness aside.
    Fig 7: Locating Pin-Type Retainers
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  10. Remove the transmission fluid cooler hose secondary latches.
    Fig 8: Locating Cooler Hose Secondary Latches
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  11. Remove the 2 transmission fluid thermal bypass nuts and lower the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve and transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet hoses.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Thermal Bypass Mounting Nuts
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  12. Using 307-569  , disconnect the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet hoses from the transmission fluid thermal bypass valve.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Hose From The Thermal Bypass Valve
    G08032473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet hoses from the transmission fluid cooler.
    Fig 11: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet And Outlet Hoses Clips
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