Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery cables.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Remove the nuts.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

4. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

5. NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting secure.

Remove the fluid cooler tubes at the transmission.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Installation

1. NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting secure.

Install the fluid cooler tubes at the transmission.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

2. Install the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

3. Install the nuts.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

4. Lower the vehicle.

5. Connect the battery cables.

6. Fill the transmission with fluid and verify proper operation.

  • Use Motorcraft MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM or equivalent meeting MERCON V specification.

 

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