F 150 Heritage 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
4. NOTE: If equipped with a radiator in-tank transmission fluid cooler, or an auxiliary cooler, the coolers will need to be flushed.
Only flush the cooler lines, fluid coolers and the bypass valve if carrying out a transmission overhaul.
Refill
5. NOTE: Do not discard the gasket unless damaged. This is a reusable gasket.
NOTE: Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to hold the gasket to the fluid pan.
Position the gasket onto the clean fluid pan. Make sure the magnet is positioned over the dimple in the fluid pan.
6. Install the pan with gasket. Alternately tighten the bolts.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. CAUTION: The use of any other fluids can result in incorrect operation of the transmission or transmission failure.
Fill the transmission.
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Add 6.2 liters (6.5 quarts) of clean automatic transmission fluid to the transmission through the fluid filler tube.
9. Start the engine. Move the transmission range selector lever through all the gear ranges, checking for engagements.
10. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66 - 77°C (150 - 170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid
level and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed, add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid in the
cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
Vehicles equipped with a torque converter drain plug and without a fluid pan drain plug
Draining
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
