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Main Control Valve Body: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Remove the battery and tray. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  4. Disconnect the wiring harness from the battery tray bracket.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Battery Tray Bracket
    G03900627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the battery tray bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Battery Tray Bracket
    G03900628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness electrical connector and the transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Transaxle Wiring Harness Electrical Connector And Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03900643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the shift cable.
    Fig 4: Identifying Shift Cable End At Manual Lever
    G03897855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the shift cable and bracket and position it aside.
    Fig 5: Removing Shift Cable And Bracket And Position It Aside
    G03898399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the vent tube hose from the main control cover.
    Fig 6: Removing Vent Tube Hose From Main Control Cover
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  10. Remove the lower radiator hose and position aside.
    Fig 7: Removing Lower Radiator Hose And Position Aside
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  11. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt.
    Fig 8: Removing Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Bolt
    G03900631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the main control cover bolts, studs and the cover.
    Fig 9: Removing Main Control Cover Bolts, Studs And Cover
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    13. NOTE: Do not discard the gasket. It is a reusable type. Inspect the gasket for damage.
    Install a new gasket as necessary.
    Fig 10: Removing Main Control Cover Gasket
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  13. Remove the main control cover gasket.
  14. Remove the main control valve body bolts.
    Fig 11: Removing Main Control Valve Body Bolts
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    15. NOTE: Do not damage the manual valve.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Manual Valve Link
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  15. Lift the main control valve body while disconnecting the manual valve link.
  16. Depress the retaining tabs and push the solenoid valve body electrical connector down through the transaxle case.
    Fig 13: Installing Solenoid Valve Body Electrical Connector
    G03900653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Make sure the manual valve does not fall out of the main control valve body while removing from the vehicle.
    Fig 14: Removing Main Control Valve Body
    G03900654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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