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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 .
  2. Remove the screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Screws And Underbody Cover
    G06278409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
  4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06278410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06278411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G06278412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the main control cover stud bolts.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06278413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transaxle and position it aside.
    Fig 6: Pulling Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
    G06278414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

    Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.

    Fig 7: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
    G06278415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06278416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06278417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the main control cover grommet.
    Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
    G06278418Courtesy 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.

    Remove the 5 screws and the leadframe from the solenoids by lifting it straight up evenly.

    Fig 11: Locating Screws And Leadframe
    G06278419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. 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 Number On Solenoids And Solenoid Body
    G06278420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the solenoid retaining pin(s).
    Fig 13: Removing Solenoid Retaining Pin
    G06278421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the solenoid(s) from the solenoid body.
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