How to Install Addictive Desert Designs Transmission Cooler (09-14 All) on your Ford F-150

1. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. With the vehicle on level ground and the emergency brake set.

2. You will need the following tools:
a. 3/4" Wrench
b. 3/4" Socket
c. 9/16" Wrench
d. 7/36" Allen Wrench
e. 7/16" Wrench
f. 7/16" socket
g. Ratchet
h. Adjustable Wrench
i. 1/2" Drill Bit
j. Drill
k. Teflon Tape

3. Included Items:
a. Aluminum Frame Mount Plates (2)
b. Aluminum Center Mount Plate (1)
c. Cooler Assembly with Dual Fans (1)
d. Painless Performance Fan Relay Wiring Kit - P/N 30102 (1)
e. -10 Port Plug with O-Ring to -8 AN Fitting (2)
f. -8 AN Black Push Lock Fitting (2)
g. -8 AN Black Push Lock high Pressure Hose (15 ft)
h. 3/4" Hose Clamp(4)
i. 3/8" Button Head Allen Bolts(4)
j. 3/8" Nylock nuts(4)
k. 3/8" Washers(8)
l. 1/4" x 1" Hex Head Bolt(6)
m. 1/4" Nylock nuts(6)
n. 1/4" Flat Washers(12)
o. 1/2" Hex Head Bolt(4)
p. 1/2" Hex Nut(4)
q. 1/2" Flat Washer(8)

4. To complete Installation using Factory Bumper, please proceed to Step 5. If you are installing an A.D.D . Bumper, please skip to Step 6. This is where an assistant or two will come in very handy.  

5. For Stock bumper: Carefully remove the 1/2" Hex Head Bolts and Nuts that are in the position of the factory bumper studs on the frame horn. Then carefully attach the bumper with the aluminum frame mount plates between it and the frame horns. Tighten the bumper according to factory specifications and proceed to the Plumbing and Electrical Instructions.  

6. For A.D.D. Bumper: Remove the 1/2" Hex head Bolts and Nuts and hold the bracket to the frame and carefully line up the Bumper and use the Hardware included with the Bumper to attach it to the truck. Once all of the hardware is installed, torque to 75 ft. lbs and proceed to the Plumbing and Electrical Instructions.  

1. Mount the relay under the hood in a convenient location as close to the fan as possible.  

2. Find Temperature Sensor included with the Wiring Kit and place it in the 1 1/2" Pipe Fitting on the CBR Cooling Assembly. Be sure to use the Teflon tape on the threads to eliminate leaks.  

3. Route the black wire that’s already connected to the relay to the thermostat and cut it to length. Crimp one of the red female spade terminals onto the wire and attach it to either terminal on the thermostat.  

4. Take the rolled up black wire (not connected to the relay) and crimp the other red female spade terminal to one end. Attach this end to the remaining terminal on the thermostat.  

5. Route and attach the other end of the wire (From Step 4) to a good ground. Use one of the supplied ring terminals to make this ground connection.  

6. Route and connect the red wire labeled “To Electric Fan” to the Fan “ ” Terminal or power(red) wire coming from the fan motor. You will need to splice a wire from this red wire to the red wire on the other fan.  

7. Mount the circuit breaker provided in a convenient location as close as possible to  whichever power source (battery or large terminal on the starter solenoid) you are using  for the fan relay.  

8. Route the red wire (labeled as “To Battery/Constant Hot”) from the relay to the “Aux” post of the circuit breaker installed in Step 7. Cut to length and install using a small yellow ring terminal. With another small yellow ring terminal take the remaining red wire and connect the “Bat” post on the circuit breaker to the battery source.  

9. Route the gray/white wire to the ignition switch or fan switch; whichever is more   convenient. This wire must see an ignition switched 12 volts in order for the relay to  operate. If you apply battery 12 volts to this wire, the fan will run until the thermostat  senses the engine has cooled off to below 185 degrees Fahrenheit. 

1. Lightly oil the O-Rings of the -10 AN Port Plug with O-Ring to -8 AN Fittings and install into the - 10 port on the Cooler unit. Do not over tighten.  

2. Attach the -8 AN Push lock fittings to the fitting installed in step 2.  

3. Cut the Hose into 2 - 7 1/2' pieces. Push the Hose over the barb of the Push lock fitting and slide all the way until it is seated flat. Repeat this for the other section of hose.  

5. Safely route the hoses from the cooler unit to the fittings exposed in step 5 on the factory cooler and the radiator. Cut the hoses to length leaving some play for flex.  

IMPORTANT: Before attaching the second hose, carefully fill the cooler unit with the Recommended Transmission Fluid. This can be achieved by placing a funnel in the unattached hose and slowly adding until the unit is completely full. Failure to properly full the unit will may result in insufficient cooling and/or low fluid error. 

6. Connect the last hose and secure all of the hose connections using the supplied hose clamps.

7. Clean up and have a cold beverage. That was a good install!