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Solenoids - Shift, Torque Converter Clutch, Electronic Pressure Control: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. NOTE: If equipped, the transmission servo heat shield needs to be unclipped from the fluid pan rail and positioned out of the way for fluid pan removal.
    Fig 1: Loosening Nut And Positioning Heat Shield Out Of Way
    G03275521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. If equipped, loosen the nut and position the heat shield out of the way.
  3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
  4. Drain the transmission fluid. For additional information, Refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
  5. Remove the transmission fluid filter.
    1. Remove the transmission fluid filter screw.
    2. Remove the transmission fluid filter.
      Fig 2: Removing Transmission Fluid Filter
      G03275522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. NOTE: Main control assembly does not need to be removed for solenoid service.
  6. Remove wire loom guide and protector.
    • Carefully lift up on wire loom guide and protector and disengage the retaining pins from the solenoid clamps.
      Fig 3: Removing Wire Loom Guide And Protector
      G03275523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the appropriate solenoid electrical connector.
    1. Disconnect shift solenoids electrical connectors.
    2. Disconnect the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid electrical connector.
    3. Disconnect the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid electrical connector.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Appropriate Solenoid Electrical Connector
      G03275524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: The TCC solenoid and converter modulator valve may pop out of its bore. This may damage the solenoid or converter modulator valve.
    CAUTION: Shift solenoid (SSC) may pop out of its bore. This may damage the solenoid.
  8. Remove the shift solenoids.
    1. Remove the wire harness.
    2. Remove the solenoid clamp screws.
    3. Remove the solenoid clamp.
    4. Remove the appropriate solenoid(s).
      Fig 5: Removing Shift Solenoids
      G03275525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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