Main Control Valve Body: Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the wire harness to disconnect the connector or damage to the connector will occur.

Disconnect the main transmission electrical harness by twisting the outer shell and pulling back on the connector.

Fig 1: Locating Main Transmission Electrical Harness Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the transmission fluid pan and allow the fluid to drain.

Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove and discard the fluid pan gasket.

Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove and discard the transmission fluid filter.

Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan and magnets.

Fig 5: Transmission Fluid Pan Magnets

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Press the release tab and pull down on the bulkhead connector retainer.

Fig 6: Locating Bulkhead Connector Retainer Tab

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

With the release tab down, pull the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector.

Fig 7: Identifying Outer Shell Of Bulkhead Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins. Electrostatic charge may occur and will cause damage to the mechatronic unit.

Pull the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector out of the transmission.

Fig 8: Locating Outer Shell Of Bulkhead Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: During removal of the mechatronic assembly, the thermal bypass valve, pump adapter seal and one or more center support seals may become dislodged. Save these components for reuse during assembly.

Remove the 10 bolts from the mechatronic assembly and remove the mechatronic assembly.

Fig 9: Locating Mechatronic Assembly Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.