Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cables.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.





3. Remove the nuts.





4. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine.





5. NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting secure.

Remove the fluid cooler tubes at the transmission.

Installation





1. NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting secure.

Install the fluid cooler tubes at the transmission.





2. Install the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine.





3. Install the nuts.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery cables.
6. Fill the transmission with fluid and verify proper operation.
^ Use Motorcraft MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON V specification.