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Mechatronic Assembly: Installation

    NOTE: Before installing the mechatronic assembly into the transmission case, verify presence and correct orientation of the thermal bypass valve, pump adapter seal and center support seals. Also note that one or more of the center support seals may have remained in the mechatronic assembly during removal and should be installed into the transmission case at this time.
  1. Verify the 4 rubber feed tubes for the center support are in place.
    1. Black feed tubes.
    2. Green feed tube.
    3. Blue feed tube.
    2. Fig 1: Locating Rubber Feed Tubes
    GF0022732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Verify the rubber adapter is in place.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Rubber Adapter
    GF0022733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Verify the thermal bypass valve is in the case.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Thermal Bypass Valve
    GF0022734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins or the exposed solenoid tabs on the TCM. Electrostatic discharge may occur and may cause damage to the mechatronic unit.
  4. Position the mechatronic assembly in place and loosely install the 11 bolts.
    1. Align the manual valve and control lever linkage.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Mechatronic Assembly Bolts
    GF0022735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Tighten the mechatronic bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    6. Fig 5: Tightening Mechatronic Bolts In Sequence
    GF0022736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical connector pins or the exposed solenoid tabs on the TCM. Electrostatic discharge may occur and may cause damage to the mechatronic unit.
  6. With the release tab down and unlocked, push the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector into the transmission. Make sure that the bulkhead connector is fully seated into the TCM.
    7. Fig 6: Locating Outer Shell Of Bulkhead Electrical Connector
    GF0022495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Press up on the tab and lock the outer shell of the bulkhead electrical connector in place. Make sure that the locking tab is securely locked.
    8. Fig 7: Identifying Outer Shell Of The Bulkhead Electrical Connector Tab
    GF0022504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install a new transmission fluid filter.
    9. Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Filter
    GF0022493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The fluid pan gasket can be reused if not damaged.
  9. Install a new transmission fluid pan gasket, if required.
    10. Fig 9: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Gasket
    GF0022721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the fluid pan and tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
    11. Fig 10: Locating Transmission Fluid Pan Bolts
    G04640119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the main transmission electrical harness by pushing it in and twisting the outer shell to lock it in place.
    12. Fig 11: Locating Main Transmission Electrical Harness Connector
    GF0022492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Using the refill procedure, fill and check the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill .
  13. If a new or the existing mechatronic assembly is installed, the TCM will need to be reflashed to the latest level calibration available.
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