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Vehicles with automatic transmission

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  1. Install the 4 torque converter nuts.
    Fig 1: Locating Torque Converter Nut
    G03897896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  2. Install the transmission fluid indicator and tube assembly.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Indicator & Tube Assembly
    GF0009018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 1: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0009010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Attach the wiring harness retainers and connect the transmission electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Electrical Connectors
    GF0009009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Route the wiring harness over the transmission, position the bracket and install the nut. Connect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Nut & Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0009008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  4. Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
    GF0009007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Install the transmission cooling tubes retaining bracket and the bolt.
    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Cooling Tubes Retaining Bracket Bolts
    GF0009000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).