Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .

Mountaineer 

2. Remove the grille fasteners and the grille.
Fig 1: Locating Grille Fasteners And Grille
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Explorer 

3. Remove the bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .

All vehicles 

4. Remove the inner grille air deflector.
Fig 2: Locating Inner Grille Air Deflector
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5. Push the lower air deflector down past the transmission fluid cooler.
Fig 3: Pushing Lower Air Deflector Down Past Transmission Fluid Cooler
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6. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
   • Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler hoses and the clamps.
Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose Clamps
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7. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
Fig 5: Locating Secondary Latch From Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube
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8. Using the special tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and separate the transmission fluid cooler tube from the transmission cooler hose.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Quick Connect Coupler Using Special Tool (307-569)
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9. Remove the secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler hose.
Fig 7: Identifying Secondary Latch From Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose
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10. Using the special tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and remove the transmission fluid cooler hose from the radiator.
Fig 8: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose From Radiator Using Special Tool (307-569)
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11. Remove the hoses from the retainer.
Fig 9: Locating Hoses From Retainer
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