Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not attempt to separate the fluid cooler inlet tube and the fluid cooler tube from the transaxle fittings by prying with a tool. Damage
to the fluid cooler inlet tube or the fluid cooler tube or fittings will result.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the retaining clip from the transaxle fittings,
3. Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer.
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Pull the lower tube from the transaxle fitting.
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Remove the lower fittings from the transaxle.
NOTE: No disconnect tool is required to remove the lower fluid cooler tube.