Removal & Installation: Solenoids: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid and remove transmission oil pan and filter. See DRAINING & REFILLING under LUBRICATION.
- Lift up wire loom guide and protector to disengage retaining pins from solenoid brackets. Disconnect appropriate solenoid harness connector. See Figure .
- Remove the solenoid(s) wire harness. Remove the solenoid clamp screws. Remove the solenoid clamp. Remove the appropriate solenoid(s).
CAUTION:
The TCC solenoid, converter modulator valve and shift solenoid may pop out of bore. This may damage the solenoid or converter modulator valve.