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Fill Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford ZX2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Park the vehicle on level ground and apply the parking brake.
  2. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Electrical Connector
    G02207512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolt and the VSS.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt And VSS
    G02207513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Place a funnel into the VSS hole.
    Fig 3: Adding Transaxle Fluid
    G02207514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Add the specified transaxle fluid until the full level on the VSS is reached.
    Fig 4: Identifying Transaxle Fluid Level On VSS
    G02207515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the VSS and the bolt.
    Fig 5: Installing VSS And Bolt
    G02207516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the VSS electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting VSS Electrical Connector
    G02207517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.