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Internal Harness Service: Installation

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    NOTE: Make sure the tab is in the lock position.
    NOTE: Install new O-rings on the transmission case (16 pin) electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Installing Transmission Case Electrical Connector
    G02152544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the transmission case (16 pin) electrical connector.
    • Lubricate the transmission case (16 pin) electrical connector O-rings with petroleum jelly.
  2. Press the transmission case (16 pin) electrical connector through the case until a click is heard.
    Fig 2: Pressing Transmission Case Electrical Connector
    G02152545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. CAUTION: Align the slot on the TSS sensor electrical connector with the slot in the 16 pin case connector.
    Fig 3: Installing TSS Sensor Wire Into Case Connector
    G02152546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the TSS sensor wire.
    1. Install TSS sensor wire into (16 pin) case connector.
    2. Install TSS sensor wire into the locator.
  5. CAUTION: Do not overstretch the retaining spring.
    Fig 4: Installing Transmission Case Electrical Connector Retaining Spring
    G02152547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the transmission case (16 pin) electrical connector retaining spring.
  7. Install the EPC and SSB solenoids.
    Fig 5: Installing EPC & SSB Solenoids
    G02152548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. CAUTION: The solenoid clamp must be installed in the TCC and EPC solenoid grooves, shift solenoid pockets and the No. 204 plug.
    Fig 6: Installing Solenoid Clamp
    G02152549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the solenoid clamp.
    1. Position the solenoid clamp on the main control valve body.
    2. Install the solenoid clamp screws.
  10. Connect the SSA and SSC shift (SS) solenoid electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Connecting SSA & SSC Shift (SS) Solenoid Electrical Connectors
    G02152550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the TCC, SSD, SSB and EPC solenoid electrical connectors.
    Fig 8: Connecting TCC, SSD, SSB & EPC Solenoid Electrical Connectors
    G02152551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. CAUTION: Excessive pressure may break the retaining pins.
    Fig 9: Installing Wire Harness Guide & Protector
    G02152552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the wire harness guide and protector.
    • Align the retaining pins to the holes in the solenoid damps and gently press in the wire harness guide and protector.
  14. Install the transmission fluid filter.
    1. Install the transmission fluid filter.
    2. Install the transmission fluid filter screw.
    Fig 10: Installing Transmission Fluid Filter
    G02152553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the transmission fluid pan.
    1. Position a new transmission fluid pan gasket on the transmission fluid pan.
    2. Align and install the transmission fluid pan.
      • Loosely install the transmission fluid pan screws.
    Fig 11: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan & Gasket
    G02152554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Tighten the transmission fluid pan screws.
    • Tighten the transmission fluid pan screws in a crisscross sequence.
    Fig 12: Tightening Transmission Fluid Pan Screws
    G02152555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect vehicle harness to transmission (16 pin) connector. Make sure lock is fully engaged.
    Fig 13: Connecting Vehicle Harness To Transmission Connector
    G02152556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. NOTE: If the vehicle was not equipped with a fluid filter, install a fluid filter kit. Follow the instructions supplied in the kit. If the vehicle was equipped with a filter, install a new filter.
    Fig 14: Installing In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter
    G02152557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install a new in-line transmission fluid filter kit or filter.
  20. Lower the vehicle.
  21. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they may experience slightly different upshifts either soft or firm and this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.
  22. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  23. Fill the transmission to the correct fluid level and check for correct transmission operation.