Main Control Cover - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS): Removal
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to: AIR CLEANER - 2.5L .
- Disconnect the wiring harness retainers and position aside the wiring harness.
- Remove the nut and position aside the ground cable.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube stud bolt.
- Remove the nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transmission and position it aside.
- Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
- Disconnect the transmission electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
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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 transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
- Install the transmission fluid drain plug when finished.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
- Install the transmission fluid drain plug when finished.
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NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.
Remove the bolts, stud bolts and the main control cover.