Line Pressure Control Solenoid - Pc-A: Removal

2005 Ford Cutaway 5.4 L, 5R110WSECTION Removal
NOTE: The pressure switches shown in this procedure will not be applicable to all vehicle applications. Some vehicles will not have the pressure switches or the harness installed in the valve body.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the transmission main control valve body. For additional information, refer to SOLENOID BODY ASSEMBLYΒ .
  3. Remove the solenoid body electrical connector O-ring seal.
    Fig 1: Locating Solenoid Body Electrical Connector O-Ring Seal
    G03889078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Partially remove the solenoid body electrical wire harness.
    1. Remove the wire harness to solenoid body bolts.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the pressure control solenoid (PC-A) and the shift solenoid (SSPC-C)
    3. Lift the tab on the bulkhead connector, twist and push the bulkhead connector through the solenoid body.
      Fig 2: Removing Wire Harness To Solenoid Body Bolts
      G03889079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the pressure control solenoid (PC-A).
    1. Remove the (E) retaining clips from the pressure control solenoid (PC-A) and the shift solenoid (SSPC-C).
    2. Partially slide the shift solenoid (SSPC-C) back enough to gain clearance to remove the pressure control solenoid (PC-A).
    3. Remove the pressure control solenoid (PC-A).
      Fig 3: Removing Pressure Control Solenoid (PC-A)
      G03889080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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