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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 & LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L FUSION & MILAN (EXCEPT HYBRID)--> article orINTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) FUSION & MILAN--> article.
  3. Remove the screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Underbody Cover Screws
    G07782822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G07782823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
      G07782824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G07782825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the main control cover stud bolts.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G07782826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transaxle and position it aside.
    Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket And Fasteners
    G07782827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.
    Fig 7: Locating Main Control Cover Stud Bolts And Bolts
    G07782828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.
  10. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07782829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating OSS Sensor Electrical Connector
    G07782830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the main control-to-main control cover grommet.
    Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
    G07782831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. NOTE: The main control should be handled with care or damage to the main control may occur.
    NOTE: Note the location of the different length bolts for assembly.
    Fig 11: Locating Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G07782832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the nut, 22 bolts and the main control.
  14. Remove and discard the main control-to-transaxle case separator plate.
    Fig 12: Locating Main Control-To-Transaxle Case Separator Plate
    G07782833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the solenoid body assembly from the main control valve body.
    Fig 13: Locating Solenoid Body Assembly Bolts
    G07782834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 2 bolts and remove and discard the separator plate.
    Fig 14: Locating Separator Plate And Bolts
    G07782835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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