Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remover, Transmission Fluid Cooler

307-242 (17-049)

1. Remove the front bumper. For additional information, refer to Section  501-19 Bumpers.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

3. Remove the clips and the left-hand cover.

4. 

   WARNING:Whenever releasing the transaxle cooling system fluid, take care to prevent fluid scalding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
   

   CAUTION:Plug the fluid cooler tubes to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
   

   NOTE:Mark the position of the feed and return hose.
   

   NOTE:Collect escaping fluid using a drain pan.
   Disconnect the feed and return hose from the transmission fluid cooler.

5. Using the special tool, disconnect the fluid cooler pipes.
   1. Insert the special tool into the quick release coupling.
   2. Slide the special tool along the pipe to release the locking tangs.
   • Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

6. Remove the transmission fluid cooler.
   • Lift the cooler off the bracket.

1. Install the transmission fluid cooler.
   • Push the cooler into the bracket holes.

2. 

   NOTE:Position marks.
   Connect the feed and the return hose to the transmission fluid cooler.

3. Connect the fluid cooler pipes.

4. Install the clips and the left-hand cover.

5. Lower the vehicle.

6. Install the front bumper. For additional information, refer to Section  501-19 Bumpers.

7. Check the transmission fluid level. For additional information, refer to Section  307-01A Automatic Transmission/Transaxle / 307-01B Automatic Transmission/Transaxle.