Solenoids - Shift, Torque Converter Clutch, Electronic Pressure Control: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .

Fig 1: Loosening Nut And Positioning Heat Shield Aside

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NOTE: If equipped, the transmission servo heat shield needs to be unclipped from the fluid pan rail and positioned aside for fluid pan removal.

If equipped, loosen the nut and position the heat shield aside.
Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
Drain the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter .

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter & Screw

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Remove the transmission fluid filter.
1. Remove the transmission fluid filter screw.
2. Remove the transmission fluid filter.

Fig 3: Locating Main Control Valve Body Wire Harness

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NOTE: Main control assembly does not need to be removed for solenoid service.

Remove wire loom guide and protector.
- Carefully lift up on wire loom guide and protector and disengage the retaining pins from the solenoid clamps.

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Solenoids Electrical Connectors & Torque Converter Clutch

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Disconnect the appropriate solenoid electrical connector.
1. Disconnect shift solenoids electrical connectors.
2. Disconnect the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid electrical connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Solenoid Clamp Screws, Wire Harness & Solenoid Clamp

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CAUTION: The TCC solenoid and converter modulator valve may pop out of its bore. This may damage the solenoid or converter modulator valve.

CAUTION: Shift solenoid (SSC) may pop out of its bore. This may damage the solenoid.

Remove the shift solenoids.
1. Remove the wire harness.
2. Remove the solenoid clamp screws.
3. Remove the solenoid clamp.
4. Remove the appropriate solenoid(s).