Ford Ecosport: Transmission Cooling - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35 / Removal and Installation - Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes

Materials

Removal

1. With the vehicle in N , position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the battery tray.
   Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

   Completely loosen the transmission fluid cooler tubes fittings from the cooler bypass valve.
   

1. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

   Remove the bolt and the transmission-to-cooler bypass valve tube.
   

1. Inspect the transmission to be sure the transmission fluid tube seal and backing ring were removed with the transmission fluid tube and are not stuck in the transmission. If the transmission fluid tube seal or backing ring is stuck in the transmission, remove the seal and backing ring.
   

1. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

   Remove the bolt and the cooler bypass valve-to-transmission fluid tube.
   

1. Inspect the transmission to be sure the transmission fluid tube seal and backing ring were removed with the transmission fluid tube and are not stuck in the transmission. If the transmission fluid tube seal or backing ring is stuck in the transmission, remove the seal and backing ring.
   

1. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes bracket bolt.
   

1. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

   Completely loosen the transmission fluid cooler tubes fittings from the cooler bypass valve.
   

1. NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

   Release the clamps and remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
   

Installation

1. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes and position the clamps.
   

1. Tighten the transmission fluid cooler tubes fittings to the cooler bypass valve.
   

1. Install the transmission fluid cooler tubes bracket bolt.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. 
   Inspect the transmission fluid tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary.
   
   1. Backing ring (7J324)
      
   2. Seal (7D285)
      Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (WSS-M2C938-A) (MERCON® LV, )

1. Install the cooler bypass valve-to-transmission fluid tube and the bolt.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. 
   Inspect the transmission fluid tube backing rings and seals for damage and install new backing rings or seals if necessary.
   
   1. Backing ring (7J324)
      
   2. Seal (7D285)
      Material: Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (WSS-M2C938-A) (MERCON® LV, )

1. Install the transmission-to-cooler bypass valve tube and the bolt.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. Tighten the transmission fluid cooler tubes fittings to the cooler bypass valve.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

1. Install the battery tray.
   Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Check the transmission fluid level and adjust as necessary.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, General Procedures).