Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes - Aisin AW21: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
MERCON®, MERCON® V, MERCON® SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid and FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Disconnect the upper transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
- If equipped, remove the bolts and the splash shield.
- Remove the front splash shield.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the 4 retainers.
- Remove the 4 bolts and the splash shield.
- Disconnect the lower transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
- Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses from the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- Remove the 2 bolts and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the retainers.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube retainer and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
NOTE:
Use care not to overstretch or extend the hose clamps as damage may occur to the hose clamp and cause a leak.
NOTE:
The hose clamps are held on the hose with a special epoxy. Damage may occur to the hose if the clamp is removed from the hose. If the clamp or hose is damaged, install a new fluid cooler tube.
NOTE:
When removing the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the retainers, do not remove the retainers from the shroud.