1-2 Accumulator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

Drain the transmission fluid and remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
Compress the 1-2 accumulator cover and remove the accumulator piston retaining ring.

Fig 1: Locating Accumulator Piston Retaining Ring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Note the location of the 1-2 accumulator springs for reference during assembly.

Remove the 1-2 accumulator.
1. Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover.
2. Remove the inner and outer lower 1-2 accumulator spring.
3. Remove the accumulator piston.
4. Remove the upper 1-2 accumulator spring.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Upper 1-2 Accumulator Spring
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.