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Solenoid Body Assembly: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the heated oxygen sensor connectors from the front of the transmission pan rail and disconnect the wire retaining clip from the right side of the transmission pan rail.
  3. Remove the transmission fluid pan drain plug and drain the transmission.
  4. Remove the transmission fluid pan screws, gasket and fluid pan.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan And Gasket
    G03948629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Clean the area around the solenoid body connector to prevent contamination.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Solenoid Electrical Connector
    G03948659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the solenoid body harness electrical connector.
  7. Remove the screws and the transmission fluid filter.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Filter Mounting Screws
    G03948630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. CAUTION: Do not damage the solenoid body connector pins.
    Fig 4: Removing Solenoid Body
    G03985178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the solenoid body boles and remove the solenoid body by lifting on the body and pushing the connector from the other side of the case.