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Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Removal

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NOTE: Automatic transmission fluids are not interchangeable. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the upper transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
    Fig 1: Locating Upper Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Mounting Nut
    G06275533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolts and the splash shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
    G06275534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the radiator splash shield.
    1. Remove the 6 screws.
    2. Remove the 4 retainers.
      Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Splash Shield Screws And Retainers
      G06275558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the lower transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
    Fig 4: Locating Lower Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Mounting Nut
    G06275536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
    G06275560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Transaxle Fluid Cooler Tubes Using Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool
    G06263492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: When removing the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the retainers, do not remove the retainers from the shroud.
    Fig 7: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Retainers
    G06275562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Release the transmission fluid cooler tube retainers and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the retainers.
  9. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube retainer and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the vehicle.
    Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Retainer
    G06275540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
  11. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  12. Open the transmission fluid cooler tube retainers.
    Fig 9: Opening Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Retainers
    G07786223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Secondary Latches
    G06275565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transaxle.
    Fig 11: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transaxle
    G07786225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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