Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. If equipped, remove the transmission fluid pan drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
3. NOTE: Clean the area around the transmission vehicle harness connector to prevent contamination of the transmission control solenoid vehicle
harness connector.
Disconnect the transmission vehicle harness connector.
4. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the transmission fluid pan gasket should be
reused.
Remove the 16 transmission fluid pan screws, transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.