Line Pressure Control Solenoid - Pc-A: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the transmission main control valve body. Refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .
Remove the solenoid body electrical connector O-ring seal.

Fig 1: Removing Solenoid Body Electrical Connector O-Ring Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Partially remove the solenoid body electrical wire harness.
1. Remove the wire harness to solenoid body bolts.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the pressure control solenoid (PC-A) and the shift solenoid (SSPC-C)
3. Lift the tab on the bulkhead connector, twist and push the bulkhead connector through the solenoid body.
  
  Fig 2: Illustration Steps-1, 2 And 3
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the pressure control solenoid (PC-A).
1. Remove the (E) retaining clips from the pressure control solenoid (PC-A) and the shift solenoid (SSPC-C).
2. Partially slide the shift solenoid (SSPC-C) back enough to gain clearance to remove the pressure control solenoid (PC-A).
3. Remove the pressure control solenoid (PC-A).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Pressure Control Solenoid (PC-A)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.