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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Depower
WARNING:
Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an
accidental Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) deployment. Never
compromise or depart from these instructions. Failure to precisely
follow all instructions could result in serious personal injury from an
accidental deployment...