Removal and Installation

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.

NOTE: Some solenoid body bolts and wire loom bolts will need to be removed in order to remove affected solenoids.

NOTE: The line pressure solenoid is not serviced in the vehicle. The solenoid body will need to be removed to remove line pressure solenoid. Refer to MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY .

Remove the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. Refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
Disconnect the affected shift solenoid electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Affected Shift Solenoid Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the affected shift solenoid.
1. Remove the retaining "E" clip.
2. Remove the affected shift solenoid.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Affected Shift Solenoid
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.