Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Fahrzeug anheben) Anheben mit Wagenheber (Description and Operation), Anheben mit Hebebühne (Description and Operation).

Remove the engine undershield (if equipped).

Remove the lower radiator splash guard.

Remove the right-hand and left-hand air deflector.

Detach the left-hand radiator support bracket. Loosen the radiator support bracket rear bolt by three turns. Remove the radiator support bracket front bolt.

Detach the right-hand radiator support bracket. Loosen the radiator support bracket rear bolt by three turns. Remove the radiator support bracket front bolt.

7. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal Details

Item 1 : Transmission fluid feed and return lines

WARNING:Beware, risk of scalding when draining transmission fluid. Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury. CAUTION:Close off the transmission fluid cooler feed and return lines to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress. NOTE:Mark the position of the feed and return lines as an aid to installation. Remove the transmission fluid feed and return lines. Push the transmission fluid cooler feed and return line quick release connector onto the transmission fluid cooler. Press together the retaining tabs and detach the transmission fluid cooler feed and return lines from the transmission fluid cooler. Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

Item 2 : Transmission fluid cooler

Unclip the transmission fluid cooler on the left-hand side (headlamp shown removed for clarity). Pull the clip forwards and hold, then pull the transmission fluid cooler upwards out of the bracket.

Unclip the transmission fluid cooler on the right-hand side (headlamp shown removed for clarity). Pull the clip forwards and hold, then pull the transmission fluid cooler upwards out of the bracket.

Remove the transmission fluid cooler downwards.