Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
9. Loosen the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube fittings and remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tubes from the thermal bypass valve and the
transaxle.
10. Inspect the transaxle case to be sure that the transmission fluid cooler tube seals and backing rings were removed with the transmission fluid cooler
tubes and are not stuck in the transaxle case. If the transmission fluid cooler tube seals or backing rings are stuck in the transaxle case, remove the
seals and backing rings.
11. Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve nuts and the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
Installation
1. Position the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve in place and install the 2 transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve nuts.
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Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
2. Inspect the transmission fluid cooler tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals, if necessary. Lubricate the
transmission fluid cooler tube seals with clean transmission fluid and install the backing rings and seals on the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
