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Solenoid Body: Disassembly

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NOTE: The pressure switches shown in this procedure will not be applicable to all vehicle applications. Some vehicles will not have the pressure switches or the harness installed in the valve body.
  1. Remove the manual valve.
    Fig 1: Removing Manual Valve
    G02775871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove and discard the solenoid body electrical connector O-ring seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Solenoid Body Electrical Connector O-Ring Seal
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  3. Remove the main control valve body electrical harness.
    • Remove the two bolts.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    • Twist and push the bulkhead connector through the solenoid body.
    • Remove the solenoid body electrical harness.
      Fig 3: Removing Main Control Valve Body Electrical Harness
      G02775873Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Mark the location of each solenoid for correct installation.
    Fig 4: Removing Retaining Clips And Solenoids
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  5. Remove the retaining clips and remove the solenoids.
  6. NOTE: Mark the location of each pressure switch for correct installation.
    Fig 5: Removing Retaining Clips, Pressure Switches And Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
    G02775875Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the retaining clips, pressure switches (if equipped) and the transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor.
  8. Note the location and length of each bolt. Remove the four bolts and remove the top half of the main control valve body.
    Fig 6: Removing Four Bolts And Top Half Of Main Control Valve Body
    G02775876Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: The gasket should not be cleaned or reused. A new gasket should always be installed.
    Fig 7: Removing And Gasket
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  10. Remove and discard the gasket.
  11. Remove the bolts, backing plate and discard the gasket. Clean and inspect the components.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Backing Plate
    G02775878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.