Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Use care not to damage the main control bore.
NOTE: If transmission is being serviced for a contamination-related failure, use a new filter and grommet. The filter may be reused if no
excessive contamination is present.
7. Remove one bolt retaining manual control valve detent lever spring to the main control valve body. Remove manual control valve detent lever
spring.
8. Disconnect transmission shift linkage from manual control lever by removing the nut.
9. Remove two bolts retaining Transmission Range (TR) sensor to case. Remove TR sensor from manual control lever.
10. Remove the Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid bracket retaining bolt. Remove the EPC solenoid bracket.
NOTE: For clarity, the illustrations show the main control valve body removed. It is not necessary to remove the main control valve body for this
procedure.
