Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair
1. Place the transaxle range selector lever in the PARK position.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Start the engine and check the transmission fluid level and condition.
4. Turn the engine off.
5. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
6. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
7. Remove the lower retaining clip from the lower transaxle cooler line fitting.
8. Depress the tabs on the plastic insert retainer and remove cooler line from fitting.
9. Attach a flexible hose, approximately 0.9 mm (3.0 ft.) in length, to the fluid cooler tube with the other end in a suitable, 15-quart container.
10. Note: When plugging the cooler tube fitting make sure the plug is made of a soft material to prevent damage to the internal seal of the cooler tube
fitting.
