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Fusion 2002.75 (06.2002-)

Transmission/Transaxle Cooling - Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (AW81-40) - Transmission Fluid Cooler Fusion 2002.75 (06/2002-)
Removal and Installation

Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets for the Automatic Transmission Fluid E-AW. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. Certain Transmission and Power Steering fluids supplied to Ford contain additives which may cause skin irritation or other skin reactions after contact.
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
See - Transmission Fluids.
  1. Remove the front bumper cover.
    For additional information, refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the radiator air deflector.

  1. Detach the power steering fluid line from the radiator grille.

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:When releasing the transmission fluid, take care to prevent scolding. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Plug the transmission fluid cooler lines to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
    For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
    See - Transmission Fluids.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Mark the position of the feed and return lines to aid installation.
    Detach the transmission fluid lines from the transmission fluid cooler.
    1. Push the transmission fluid cooler line quick release connector toward the transmission fluid cooler.
    1. Press together the retaining tabs and detach the transmission fluid line from the transmission fluid cooler.
    • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
      For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
      See - Transmission Fluids.

  1. Remove the transmission fluid cooler.

Installation

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Make sure the transmission fluid cooler lines are installed in the correct positions.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Check the transmission fluid level and top up with clean automatic transmission fluid if necessary.
    For additional information, refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (AW81-40), General Procedures).

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