Transmission Cooler: Service and Repair
Transmission Fluid Cooler
Material
CVT Transaxle Cooler
6-Speed Transaxle Cooler
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: MERCON, MERCON V, MERCON SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.
NOTE: Refer to the following when adding transmission fluid.
^ The constant variable transmission (CVT) transaxle uses:
- Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid (XT-7-QCFT)
^ The 6-speed transaxle uses:
- Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid (XT-8-QAW)
Do not mix the fluid together, damage to internal components will result.
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
6-speed transaxle
2. Remove the 8 retainers for the upper grille opening cover and remove the cover.
CVT transaxle
3. Remove the 8 retainers for the upper grille opening cover and remove the cover.
All vehicles
4. Remove the LH air deflector push pins. Position the air deflector aside.
5. Remove the RH air deflector push pins. Position the air deflector aside.
6. Remove the bolt from the LH A/C condenser bracket.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
7. Remove the bolt from the RH A/C condenser bracket.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
8. Carefully lift the A/C condenser off the retaining clips and position the condenser aside.
9. Remove the screw for the cooler tube retainer.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
10. Disconnect the fluid cooler hoses from the fluid cooler.
11. Lift the fluid cooler off the retainers and remove the fluid cooler.
CVT transaxle
12. Remove the fluid fill plug.
^ To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
CVT fluid level indicator without crosshatch marks
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
1 The fluid level should be at the upper most mark on the fluid level indicator.
^ Fill the transaxle with Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid XT-7-QCFT meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C933-A to the specified level. Fluid should be at the upper most level with fluid temperature at 43°C - 47°C (109°F - 117°F).
^ Prior to adding any transmission fluid, make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
^ Check the fluid level to determine how much fluid will need to be added.
^ Using a diagnostic tool, monitor the fluid temperature. Make sure that the fluid temperature is within specification.
CVT fluid level indicator with crosshatch marks
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
1 The fluid level should be within the crosshatched marks on the indicator.
^ Fill the transaxle with Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid XT-7-QCFT meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C933-A to the specified level. Fluid should be at the upper most level with fluid temperature at 88°C - 92°C (1 90°F - 198°F).
^ Prior to adding any transmission fluid, make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
^ Check the fluid level to determine how much fluid will need to be added.
^ Using a diagnostic tool, monitor the fluid temperature. Make sure that the fluid temperature is within specification.
15. Check the transaxle for correct operation.
6-speed transaxle
16. Remove the fluid fill plug.
^ To install tighten to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Fill the transaxle with Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-8-QAW meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C924-A to the specified level.
^ Prior to adding any transmission fluid, make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.
^ Check the fluid level to determine how much fluid will need to be added.
^ Using a diagnostic tool, monitor the fluid temperature. Make sure that the fluid temperature is within specification.
^ The fluid level should be within the normal operating range on the fluid level indicator.
18. Check the transaxle for correct operation.