Ford Escape: Transmission Cooling - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Removal and Installation - Transmission Fluid Cooler
Removal
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Remove the A/C condenser.
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler (307-02A Transmission Cooling -
8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation).
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Release the clips and remove the transmission fluid cooler from the radiator.
Installation
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Install the transmission fluid cooler to the radiator and engage the clips.
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Install the A/C condenser.
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler (307-02A Transmission Cooling -
8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Cooling System Heated Flusher
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Activation
NOTE:
Use transmission fluid specified for this
transmission...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Make sure that the component terminals are not bent or damaged.
Remove the retainers...
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
When changing the air filter element, use
only parts that meet or exceed our
specifications...