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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 266 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRMAIN CONTROL VALVE BODYREMOVAL
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Main Control Valve Body: Removal

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. Drain the transmission fluid and remove the transmission fluid pan and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
    2. CAUTION: Do not pull on the molded lead frame. This may cause damage to the connector ends. Carefully pry up on the locking tabs to disconnect the solenoids. Disconnect the molded lead frame from the solenoids.
  2. Disconnect the molded lead frame from the solenoids.
    1. Disconnect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB.
    2. Disconnect the torque converter clutch (TCC).
    3. Disconnect the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid.
    4. Disconnect the bulkhead inter-connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Molded Lead Frame And Solenoids
      G04584282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the manual control valve detent lever spring and bolt.
    Fig 2: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Spring & Bolt
    G04584283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 24 valve body to case bolts and the EPC bracket bolt.
    Fig 3: Locating Valve Body To Case Bolts And EPC Bracket Bolt
    G04584284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the main control valve body and discard the pump outlet screen.
    Fig 4: Identifying Pump Outlet Screen
    G03888559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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