Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to Jacking and Lifting .

2.

Remove the pushpins, rotate the 1/4-turn retainers and remove the lower air deflector.

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3.

Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.

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4.

Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes fittings.

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5.

Rotate the 1/4 turn retainers and remove the transmission shield.

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6.

Remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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7.

Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut from the front of the engine and detach the bracket.

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8.

Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket nut from the RH side of the transmission and detach the bracket.

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9.

Remove the nut and the heat shield.

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10.

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 tube bracket stud bolt and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.

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