Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - 3.5L GTDI, 3.7L: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
If equipped, remove the 4 fasteners and the splash shield.
If equipped, remove the 12 pushpins and the air deflector.
If equipped, remove the 4 bolts and the skid plate.
Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut from the front of the engine.
Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut from the starter motor stud bolt.
If equipped, remove the selector lever cable splash shield nut and the selector lever cable splash shield.
NOTE: The transmission fluid cooler tube O-rings may remain in the transmission case. Carefully remove them from the case if retained.

Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler tubes-to-transmission bolt and separate the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.
Remove and discard the 4 O-rings on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission.