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Fiesta 1996 (08.1995-02.2002)

Transmission/Transaxle Cooling - Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Fiesta 1996 (08/1995-02/2002)
Removal and Installation

Removal

  1. Standard preparatory measures
    • Make a note of the radio keycode.
    • Make a note of the preset radio stations.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Drain the transmission fluid

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Danger of scalding if the automatic transmission is warm.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Escaping fluid.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Prevent the connector from turning.
    Remove the feed line and the connecting line between the LH and RH oil coolers. Close off the openings.
    1. Feed pipe
    1. Connecting line

  1. Detach the radiator fan in the radiator and tie it to one side.
    • Remove the two bolts (left-hand side) from the radiator bracket.
    • Pull the LH radiator bracket down, and in doing so pull the radiator fan out of the guides.

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Danger of scalding if the automatic transmission is warm.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Escaping fluid.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Prevent the connector from turning.
    Remove the return line and the connecting line between the LH and RH oil coolers. Close off the openings.
    1. Return line.
    1. Connecting line

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Danger of scalding if the automatic transmission is warm.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Escaping fluid.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Stop the fittings from turning using an open-ended spanner.
    Detach both fluid lines from the automatic transmission. Close off the openings.
    1. Return line (leads upwards to the radiator)
    1. Feed line (leads to the lower connection on the additional cooler)

Installation
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not tighten the lines yet.
    Install the return line and the connecting line between the LH and RH oil coolers.
    1. Return line.
    1. Connecting line

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not tighten the lines.
    Install the feed line and the connecting line between the LH and RH oil coolers.
    1. Feed line
    1. Connecting line

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not tighten the lines.
    Install the feed and return lines on the automatic transmission.
    1. Feed line
    1. Return line.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Prevent the connector from turning.
    Secure the return line and the connecting line between the LH and RH oil coolers.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Prevent the connector from turning.
    Secure the feed line and the connecting line between the LH and RH oil coolers.
    1. Feed line
    1. Return line.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Prevent the connector from turning.
    Secure the feed and return line on the automatic transmission.
    1. Feed line
    1. Return line.

  1. Attach the radiator fan to the radiator.
    • Insert the radiator fan in the guides at the top and bottom.
    • Install the two bolts (left-hand side) for the radiator bracket.

  1. Install the lower radiator cover and the left-hand wheel house extension.
    1. Insert self tapping screws instead of rivets (6 off).
    1. Plastic nuts (2 off)
    1. Bolts (7 off)
  1. Standard finishing operations.
    • Connect the battery negative lead.
    • Enter the radio keycode.
    • Program the pre-set radio stations previously noted.
    • Set the clock.
    • Check the routing of the vacuum hoses and cables and secure them with cable ties.
    • Check the level of the automatic transmission fluid.
      For additional information, refer to Description and Operation in this section.
    • Check fluid levels after a road test and correct if necessary.
    • Check the engine and the cooling system for leaks (visual inspection).
    • Road test the vehicle to collect data for the PCM.

Transaxle Cooling > < 307-02 Transmission-Transaxle Cooling|Specifications