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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1299 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 6F35)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRMAIN CONTROL VALVE BODYREMOVAL
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Main Control Valve Body: Removal

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional Information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
  2. Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.
    Fig 1: Locating LH Splash Shield Retainers
    G06376812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable End From Manual Control Lever
    G06376813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06376814Courtesy 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
      G06376815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle vehicle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Vehicle Harness Electrical Connector
    G06376816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the transmission fluid pan stud bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06376817Courtesy 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 And Tubes From Transaxle
    G06376818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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