Internal Harness Service: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure the tab is in the lock position.

NOTE: Install new O-rings on the transmission case (16-pin) electrical connector.

Install the transmission case (16-pin) electrical connector.
- Lubricate the transmission case (16-pin) electrical connector O-rings with petroleum jelly.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Transmission Case (16-Pin) Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Press the transmission case (16-pin) electrical connector through the case until a click is heard.

Fig 2: Pressing Transmission Case (16-Pin) Electrical Connector Through Case
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CAUTION: Align the slot on the TSS sensor electrical connector with the slot in the 16-pin case connector.

Install the TSS sensor wire.
1. Install TSS sensor wire into (16-pin) case connector.
2. Install TSS sensor wire into the locator.
  
  Fig 3: Installing TSS Sensor Wire
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CAUTION: Do not overstretch the retaining spring.

Fig 4: Installing Transmission Case (16-Pin) Electrical Connector Retaining Spring

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Install the transmission case (16-pin) electrical connector retaining spring.
Install the EPC and SSB solenoids.

Fig 5: Installing EPC And SSB Solenoids
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CAUTION: The solenoid clamp must be installed in the TCC and EPC solenoid grooves, shift solenoid pockets and the No. 204 plug.

Install the solenoid clamp.
1. Position the solenoid clamp on the main control valve body.
2. Install the solenoid clamp screws.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Solenoid Clamp
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Connect the SSA and SSC shift (SS) solenoid electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Connecting SSA And SSC Shift (SS) Solenoid Electrical Connectors
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Connect the TCC, SSD, SSB and EPC solenoid electrical connectors.

Fig 8: Connecting TCC, SSD, SSB And EPC Solenoid Electrical Connectors
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CAUTION: Excessive pressure may break the retaining pins.

Install the wire harness guide and protector.
- Align the retaining pins to the holes in the solenoid clamps and gently press in the wire harness guide and protector.
  
  Fig 9: Installing Wire Harness Guide And Protector
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Install the transmission fluid filter and fluid filter screw.

Fig 10: Installing Transmission Fluid Filter And Fluid Filter Screw
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Position the oil pan magnet in the transmission fluid pan.

Fig 11: Positioning Oil Pan Magnet In Transmission Fluid Pan
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Install the transmission fluid pan.
1. Position a new transmission fluid pan gasket on the transmission fluid pan.
2. Align and install the transmission fluid pan.
  - Loosely install the transmission fluid pan screws.
    
    Fig 12: Installing Transmission Fluid Pan
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Tighten the transmission fluid pan screws.
- Tighten the transmission fluid pan screws in a crisscross sequence.
  
  Fig 13: Tightening Transmission Fluid Pan Screws
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Connect vehicle harness to transmission (16-pin) connector. Make sure lock is fully engaged.

Fig 14: Connecting Vehicle Harness To Transmission (16-Pin) Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Start with a minimum of 3.7 liters (4 quarts) clean automatic transmission fluid.

Fill transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid to the correct fluid level.