Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses

Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses

















Removal

NOTE: 5R55S uses MERCON(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid. 6R80 uses Motorcraft MERCON(R) LV Automatic Transmission Fluid.

All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

Mountaineer

2. Remove the grille fasteners and the grille.





Explorer

3. Remove the bumper cover.

All vehicles

4. Remove the inner grille air deflector.





5. Push the lower air deflector down past the transmission fluid cooler.





6. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
- Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler hoses and the clamps.





7. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler tube.





8. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and separate the transmission fluid cooler tube from the transmission cooler hose.





9. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler hose.





10. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and remove the transmission fluid cooler hose from the radiator.





11. Remove the hoses from the retainer.





Installation

All vehicles

1. Install the hoses into the retainer.





2. Install the transmission fluid cooler hose to the radiator.





3. Install the secondary latch.





4. Install the transmission fluid cooler hose to the transmission fluid cooler tube.





5. Install the secondary latch.





6. NOTE: Clean the transmission fluid cooler tube stems with degreaser prior to installing the hoses.

Using new hoses and clamps, install the new transmission fluid cooler hoses.





7. Push the lower air deflector back into place.





8. Install the inner grille air deflector.





Mountaineer

9. Install the grille and the fasteners.





Explorer

10. Install the bumper cover.

All vehicles

11. Fill the transmission fluid to the correct level using clean transmission fluid and inspect for leaks.