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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 162 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CVT)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRSECONDARY VARIATOR COVERREMOVAL
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Secondary Variator Cover: Removal

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket/Bolt To Transaxle
    G03991000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: When disconnecting the fluid cooler tubes pull straight up to prevent damage to the fluid cooler tubes.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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