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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1190 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6F35)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRSOLENOIDSREMOVAL

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

In-Vehicle Repair: Solenoids: 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the screws and the underbody cover.

Fig 1: Locating Screws And Underbody Cover
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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) .
Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
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Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
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Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.

Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
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Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the main control cover stud bolts.

Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
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Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transaxle and position it aside.

Fig 6: Pulling Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
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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
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Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 8: Locating Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 9: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the main control cover grommet.

Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
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NOTE: Be careful not to bend or twist the leadframe or the solenoid terminals when removing the leadframe or damage can occur to the leadframe or the solenoids.

Remove the 5 screws and the leadframe from the solenoids by lifting it straight up evenly.

Fig 11: Locating Screws And Leadframe
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Using a paint pen, number the solenoids and solenoid body to clearly mark which solenoid was removed from which bore in the solenoid body.

Fig 12: Identifying Number On Solenoids And Solenoid Body
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Remove the solenoid retaining pin(s).

Fig 13: Removing Solenoid Retaining Pin
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Remove the solenoid(s) from the solenoid body.