Transmission Fluid Warmer: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Disconnect the wiring harness retainer and remove the transmission fluid warmer bracket bolt.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube assembly bracket bolt.
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray .
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NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
Remove the bolts and the transmission-to-transmission fluid warmer tube.
- Inspect the transmission to be sure the transmission fluid tube seal and backing ring were removed with the transmission fluid tube and are not stuck in the transmission. If the transmission fluid tube seal or backing ring is stuck in the transmission, remove the seal and backing ring.
- Inspect the transmission fluid warmer to be sure the transmission fluid tube seal and backing ring were removed with the transmission fluid tube and are not stuck in the transmission fluid warmer. If the transmission fluid tube seal or backing ring is stuck in the transmission fluid warmer, remove the seal and backing ring.
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NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
Loosen the fitting, remove the bolt and remove the transmission fluid warmer-to-cooler bypass valve tube.
- Inspect the transmission fluid warmer to be sure the transmission fluid tube seal and backing ring were removed with the transmission fluid tube and are not stuck in the transmission fluid warmer. If the transmission fluid tube seal or backing ring is stuck in the transmission fluid warmer, remove the seal and backing ring.
- Loosen the cooler bypass valve-to-transmission tube fitting and remove the bolt.
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NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
Remove the cooler bypass valve bracket bolt and the cooler bypass valve-to-transmission tube.
- Inspect the transmission to be sure the transmission fluid tube seal and backing ring were removed with the transmission fluid tube and are not stuck in the transmission. If the transmission fluid tube seal or backing ring is stuck in the transmission, remove the seal and backing ring.
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NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
Clamp the transmission fluid cooler coolant hoses, release the clamps and disconnect the hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
- Remove the bolt and the transmission fluid warmer.