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Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid: Removal

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CAUTION: Do not pull on the molded lead frame. This may cause damage to the connector ends. Carefully pry up on the locking tabs to disconnect the solenoids. Disconnect the molded lead frame from the solenoids.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain transmission fluid and remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
  3. Disconnect the molded lead frame from the solenoids.
    1. Disconnect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB.
    2. Disconnect the torque converter clutch (TCC).
    3. Disconnect the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid.
    4. Disconnect the bulkhead interconnector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Molded Lead Frame From Solenoids
    G03888595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid.
    1. Remove the EPC solenoid bolt.
    2. Remove the EPC solenoid.
    Fig 2: Removing Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid
    G03888596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.