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Section 12 (Automatic Transmission - (Hybrid)): Removal: Transaxle

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SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

G03898823
 Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
G03898617
 Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
G03897842
 Powertrain Lift 014-00765
G03899013
 Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent exposure to high voltage, do not for any reason open the electronically controlled, continuously variable transmission (eCVT) cover. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in DRIVE, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    4. CAUTION: Before removing the high voltage cables, the vehicle electrical system must be completely shut down for at least 5 minutes to allow for the high voltage capacitors to discharge.
  4. Disable the vehicle high voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY .
  5. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID .
  6. Drain the motor electronics cooling system. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID .
  7. Remove the engine air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - HYBRID .
  8. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - HYBRID 2.3L .
  9. Remove the catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  10. Remove the engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID .
  11. Remove the LH front drive halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  12. Remove the front drive intermediate halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  13. Remove the bolts and the lateral support crossmember.
    Fig 1: Identifying Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts
    G03897847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    14. 4WD vehicles 

  14. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  15. Remove the 3 transfer case heat shield bolts and the transfer case heat shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Transfer Case Heat Shield Bolts And Transfer Case Heat Shield
    G03901462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolts and the transfer case-to-engine bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Transfer Case-To-Engine Bracket
    G03901463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the transfer case vent hose and position it aside.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Transfer Case Vent Hose
    G03901464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the 4 transfer case-to-transaxle bolts and remove the transfer case.
    Fig 5: Removing Transfer Case-To-Transaxle Bolts And Transfer Case
    G03901465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  19. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
    Fig 6: Locating Heater Hoses At Heater Core
    G03897868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Detach the heater hose retaining clip from the transaxle mount stud.
    Fig 7: Detaching Heater Hose Retaining Clip From Transaxle Mount Stud
    G03898829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the upper radiator and coolant vent hoses.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Upper Radiator And Coolant Vent Hoses
    G03898830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the engine control harness.
    • Release the powertrain control module (PCM) connector.
    • Remove the harness retaining nut.
      Fig 9: Removing Harness Retaining Nut
      G03901469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the nut and the ground strap from the PCM stud.
    Fig 10: Removing Nut And Ground Strap From PCM Stud
    G03901470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the engine control harness electrical connector and the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Engine Control Harness Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
    G03901471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the selector lever cable fasteners from the stud bolts on the transaxle.
    Fig 12: Removing Selector Lever Cable Fasteners From Stud Bolts On Transaxle
    G03901472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the bolt and disconnect the transaxle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Removing Bolt And Disconnect Transaxle Harness Electrical Connector
    G03901473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the 2 low voltage electrical connectors and the engine harness-to-body harness retainer.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Low Voltage Electrical Connectors And Engine Harness-To-Body Harness Retainer
    G03901474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the DC-to-DC converter electrical connector and the harness retainers.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting DC-TO-DC Converter Electrical Connector And Harness Retainers
    G03898835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the 3 nuts and position aside the DC-to-DC converter.
    Fig 16: Removing Nuts
    G03901476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    30. NOTE: Parts removed from view for clarity.
  30. If equipped, position the block heater wiring harness aside.
    • Detach the 3 harness retainer clips.
    • Route the harness through the radiator support into the engine compartment.
      Fig 17: Detaching Harness Retainer Clips
      G03898837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the auxiliary coolant pump electrical connector. Position the auxiliary coolant pump aside.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Auxiliary Coolant Pump Electrical Connector
    G03898838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the electrical connector and the wiring harness retainer from the steering gear.
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainer From Steering Gear
    G03901479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the bolts and the transaxle control splash shield.
    Fig 20: Locating Bolts And Transaxle Control Snow Shield
    G03898839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the transaxle control cable.
    • Release the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    • Remove the nuts from the transaxle control cable bracket.
      Fig 21: Removing Nuts From Transaxle Control Cable Bracket
      G03898840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the selector lever cable from the retainer.
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable From Retainer
    G03901482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Disconnect the motor electronics coolant temperature sensor electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
    Fig 23: Disconnecting Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
    G03898843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Disconnect the transaxle coolant hoses.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Transaxle Coolant Hoses
    G03898844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the 2 harness fasteners, the nut and the ground cable.
    Fig 25: Removing Harness Fasteners, Nut And Ground Cable
    G03901485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the 2 bolts and position the motor electronics coolant pump aside.
    Fig 26: Removing Bolts
    G03898846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
    Fig 27: Locating Lower Radiator Hose At Radiator
    G03897882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside using a suitable length of mechanic's wire.
    Fig 28: Positioning A/C Compressor Aside Using Suitable Length Of Mechanic'S Wire
    G03901488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the front roll restrictor bolt.
    Fig 29: Removing Front Roll Restrictor Bolt
    G03898849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove the rear roll restrictor bracket bolts.
    Fig 30: Removing Rear Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts
    G03901490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the nut, bolts and the engine support crossmember.
    Fig 31: Removing Nut, Bolts And Engine Support Crossmember
    G03898851Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    45. NOTE: The transaxle-to-engine bolts differ in length. Mark the bolts for correct installation.
    Fig 32: Removing Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    G03898852Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Remove the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    46. NOTE: The transaxle-to-engine bolts differ in length. Mark the bolts for correct installation.
    Fig 33: Removing Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
    G03898853Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the 2 transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    47. NOTE: Due to the weight of the transaxle, special care should be taken to mount the powertrain securely to the lift table.
    Fig 34: Identifying Engine Lift Table
    G03897890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Using the special tools, secure the engine to the lift table.
  48. Remove the engine mount bracket bolt.
    Fig 35: Removing Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
    G03898855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove the nuts and the engine mount bracket.
    Fig 36: Removing Nuts And Engine Mount Bracket
    G03898856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Remove the RH transaxle mount bracket nut.
    Fig 37: Removing RH Transaxle Mount Bracket Nut
    G03898857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the bolts and the RH transaxle mount bracket.
    Fig 38: Removing Bolts And RH Transaxle Mount Bracket
    G03898858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Remove the bolts and the rear transaxle mount brace.
    Fig 39: Removing Bolts And Rear Transaxle Mount Brace
    G03898859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Remove the nuts, bolt and rear transaxle mount.
    Fig 40: Removing Nuts, Bolt And Rear Transaxle Mount
    G03898860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Lower the engine and transaxle from the vehicle.
  55. Using the engine crane and spreader bar, remove the engine and transaxle from the lift table.
  56. Disconnect the high voltage wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 41: Disconnecting High Voltage Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G03898861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Remove the wiring harness retainers and the wiring harness from the transaxle cover stud bolts.
    Fig 42: Removing Wiring Harness Retainers And Wiring Harness From Transaxle Cover Stud Bolts
    G03901502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    58. NOTE: The transaxle-to-engine bolts differ in length. Mark the bolts for correct installation.
  58. Remove the remaining 6 engine-to-transaxle bolts and separate the engine and transaxle.
    59. CAUTION: The damper contains a clutch which designed to slip briefly during vehicle operation. It is essential that no grease, oil or cleaning solvents be allowed to contaminate the slip clutch. Do not use grease on transmission input shaft or input shaft splines.
    Should the damper become contaminated it must be replaced.
    NOTE: Due to packaging requirements, the correct bolt must be used at the damper locations.
    Fig 43: Removing Bolts And Transaxle Damper
    G03898863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Remove the bolts and the transaxle damper.
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