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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1190 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6F35)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRMAIN CONTROL VALVE BODYREMOVAL
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Main Control Valve Body: Removal

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. 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 .
  2. 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) .
  3. Remove the screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Screws And Underbody Cover
    G06278441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06278442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06278443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G06278444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the main control cover stud bolts.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06278445Courtesy 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 6: Locating Nuts
    G06278446Courtesy 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 7: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
    G06278447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06278448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06278449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the main control-to-main control cover grommet.
    Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
    G06278450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. NOTE: The main control should be handled with care or damage to the main control may occur.
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