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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1183 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6F35)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRMAIN CONTROL COVERMATERIAL
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Main Control Cover: Material

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Material
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-10-QLV		 MERCON® LV
Ultra Silicone Sealant
TA-29		 -
Fig 1: Main Control Cover Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
G06278299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item Part Number Description
1 14A464 Transaxle main harness electrical connector
2 9S318 Wiring harness retainer
3 14A163 Wiring harness retainer
4 N805320 Transmission fluid cooler tube nut
5 7H420 Transmission fluid cooler tube bracket
6 W500213 Main control cover bolt
7 W705619 Main control cover studbolt
8 7G004 Main control cover
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 2: Locating Screws And Underbody Cover
    G06278300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
  4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06278301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06278302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G06278303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the main control cover stud bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06278304Courtesy 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 7: Pulling Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
    G06278305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

    Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.

    Fig 8: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
    G06278306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.