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In-Vehicle Repair: Solenoids: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.
    Fig 1: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
    G07443911Courtesy 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
    G07443912Courtesy 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
      G07443913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 4: View Of Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
    G07443914Courtesy 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
    G07443915Courtesy 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: View Of Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Tubes With Nuts
    G07443916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.
    Fig 7: Remove/Install Main Control Cover Bolts And Stud Bolts
    G07443917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.
  10. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07443918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Output Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07443919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the main control cover grommet.
    Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
    G07443920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. 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 And Screws
    G07443921Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the 5 screws and the leadframe from the solenoids by lifting it straight up evenly.
  15. Using a paint pen, number the solenoids and solenoid body to clearly mark which solenoid was removed from which bore in the solenoid body.
    Fig 12: Identifying Numbering Of Solenoids And Solenoid Body
    G07443922Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the solenoid retaining pin(s).
    Fig 13: Remove/Install Solenoid Retaining Pin
    G07443923Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the solenoid(s) from the solenoid body.