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Internal Harness Service: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect vehicle harness from transmission case (16-pin) connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Vehicle Harness From Transmission Case (16-Pin) Connector
    G03914833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Drain transmission fluid.
    • Remove all the transmission fluid pan screws except for two in the front. Loosen the two front transmission fluid pan screws. Pry the rear of the transmission fluid pan down and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained, remove the front two transmission fluid pan screws.
      Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
      G03914687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
    1. Remove the transmission fluid pan.
    2. Remove and discard the transmission fluid pan gasket.
      Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket
      G03914688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: The main control assembly does not need to be removed.
  5. Remove the transmission fluid filter.
    1. Remove the transmission fluid filter screw.
    2. Remove the transmission fluid filter.
      Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter Screw
      G03914696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnet. Clean all mating surfaces.
    Fig 5: Locating Oil Pan Magnet In Transmission Fluid Pan
    G03914689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove main control valve body wire loom.
    • Carefully lift up on wire loom guide and protector and disengage the retaining pins from the solenoid clamps.
      Fig 6: Identifying Wire Harness Guide And Protector
      G03914729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the solenoid electrical connectors.
    1. Disconnect the SSA, SSB, SSC and SSD electrical connectors.
    2. Disconnect the torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid electrical connector.
    3. Disconnect the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid electrical connector.
      Fig 7: Identifying Six Solenoid Electrical Connectors
      G03914711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. CAUTION: The TCC solenoid and converter modulator valve may pop out of their bore. This may damage the solenoid or converter modulator valve.
    CAUTION: Shift solenoids may pop out of their bore. This may damage the solenoids.
  9. Remove the EPC and SSB solenoids.
    1. Remove the solenoid clamp screws.
    2. Remove the solenoid clamp.
    3. Remove the EPC and SSB solenoids.
      Fig 8: Removing EPC And SSB Solenoids
      G03914840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. CAUTION: Do not pry on the other wires or damage the connector case surface.
  10. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector from the transmission case (16-pin) electrical connector.
    1. Disconnect the TSS sensor electrical connector.
    2. Remove from the TSS sensor wire locator.
      Fig 9: Removing From TSS Sensor Wire Locator
      G03914841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Do not overstretch the retaining spring.
    Fig 10: Removing Transmission Case (16-Pin) Electrical Connector Retaining Spring
    G03914842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the transmission case (16-pin) electrical connector retaining spring.
    12. CAUTION: Do not damage the connector or harness.
  12. Remove the transmission case (16-pin) electrical connector.
    • Compress the tabs on the transmission case (16-pin) electrical connector.
    • Push the transmission case (16-pin) electrical connector out of transmission case.
      Fig 11: Pushing Transmission Case (16-Pin) Electrical Connector Out Of Transmission Case
      G03914843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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