Removal and Replacement

Transmission Fluid Cooler

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Transmission Fluid Cooler (Part 1):

Transmission Fluid Cooler (Part 2):

Removal

CAUTION: MERCON(R)V, MERCON(R)SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid and FNR5 Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any transmission fluid other than what is recommended for this transaxle will cause transaxle damage.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the front bumper cover.
3. Disconnect the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube fasteners from the radiator support.





4. Remove the secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler.





5. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler.





6. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 transmission fluid cooler support brackets.





7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler.

Installation
1. Position the transmission fluid cooler in place.
2. Install the 2 transmission fluid cooler support brackets and the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





3. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes to the transmission fluid cooler.





4. Install the secondary latches on the transmission fluid cooler.





5. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tube fasteners to the radiator support.





6. Install the front bumper cover.
7. Check the transmission fluid level and add transmission fluid as necessary.