Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Raise the vehicle.

2. CAUTION: Do not unscrew the connecting fitting from the transaxle housing.





Remove the fluid cooler return tube from the automatic transaxle.

NOTE: Fluid will escape.

^ Unscrew the return tube union.
^ Unclip the return tube from the bracket.

3. CAUTION: Do not unscrew the connecting fitting from the transaxle housing.





Remove the fluid cooler feed tube from the automatic transaxle.

4. CAUTION: Hold the screw connection steady.





Disconnect the fluid cooler tubes from the radiator (shown on a radiator removed from the vehicle).
1. Feed tube
2. Return tube
^ Unclip the tubes from the bracket.


Installation
1. Install new O-ring seals.

2. CAUTION: Hold the screw connection steady.











To install the fluid cooler tubes, reverse the removal procedure.

3. CAUTION: Use of any transmission fluid other than the recommended fluid, may cause transmission/transaxle damage.

Check the automatic transmission fluid level, add Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting MERCON specification as necessary. MERCON(R) automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON(R) V as a service fluid, as per TSB 06-14-4.