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Solenoid Body Leadframe: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
  2. Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.
    Fig 1: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
    G06376754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06376755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
      G06376756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
    G06376757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the transmission fluid pan stud bolts.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06376758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transaxle and position it aside.
    Fig 6: Pulling Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Tubes From Transaxle
    G06376759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.
    Fig 7: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts
    G06376760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.
  9. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06376761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06376762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the main control cover grommet.
    Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
    G06376763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Be careful not to bend or twist the leadframe or the solenoid terminals when removing the leadframe or damage can occur to the leadframe or the solenoids.
    Fig 11: Locating Leadframe Screws
    G06376764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 5 screws and the leadframe from the solenoids by lifting it straight up evenly.
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