Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
8. Install the cooler bypass valve.
Removal and Installation
NOTE: MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON V as a service fluid.
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
2. Remove the front cooler tube, from the front cooler bypass valve (CBV)fitting.
3. Remove the rear cooler tube, from the rear CBV fitting.
4. Remove the front CBV bolt.
NOTE: The two Viton coated washers can fall out during removal of the front CBV bolt.