Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill

Materials 

Draining 

1. With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
2. Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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3. NOTE: If an internal problem is suspected, drain the transmission fluid through a paper filter. A small amount of metal or friction particles may be found from normal wear. If an excessive amount of metal or friction material is present, the transmission will need to be overhauled.

   Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission. Install the drain plug.

   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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4. Remove the air cleaner.
   1. Remove the bolts.
   2. Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
   3. Loosen clamps and disconnect the air outlet tubes.

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5. NOTE: Connect the air outlet tubes and MAF sensor connector with the air cleaner positioned aside, to prevent DTC's to be set and dust or dirt from entering the intake while running the engine.

   Re-install the air cleaner.

   1. Position aside the air cleaner.
   2. Connect the air outlet tubes.
   3. Connect the MAF sensor electrical connector.

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6. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.

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7. If the transmission was removed and disassembled, fill the transmission with 6.2L (6.5 qt) of clean transmission fluid. If the main control cover was removed, fill the transmission with 4.3L (4.5 qt) of clean transmission fluid.

   Material: Motorcraft ® MERCON ® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / XT-10-QLVC (MERCON ® LV) (WSS-M2C938-A)

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8. NOTE: With the selector in PARK, the engine at idle and foot pressed on the brake, select the gears into each position and allow engagement for a minimum of ten seconds. Check the transmission fluid level by installing and removing the transmission fluid level indicator. Adjust the transmission fluid level.
   NOTE: Correct transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature is 82 °C-93 °C (180 °F-200 °F).
   1. Correct transmission fluid level at normal operating temperature 82 °C-93 °C (180 °F-200 °F).
   2. Low transmission fluid level.
   3. High transmission fluid level.

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9. Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.

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10. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
11. Install the underbody shield and retainers.

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