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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005CROWN VICTORIA SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 532 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6 SPEED)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRMAIN CONTROL VALVE BODYREMOVAL
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special Edition

Main Control Valve Body: Removal

2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special EditionSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the fluid to drain.
    Fig 1: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G04657297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transaxle.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes Transaxle
    G04657298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and position the tubes aside.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket & Position Tubes Aside
    G04657299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the transmission fluid pan bolts and remove the pan.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts & Pan
    G04657300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. CAUTION: When removing the sealer, use care not to damage the sealing surface.
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