Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
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Fluid Filter - A/T: Service and Repair
NOTE: MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid is being replaced by MERCON V as a service fluid.
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
3. Drain the transmission fluid.
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Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain. After the fluid is drained remove the bolts.
4. Remove the (A) transmission fluid pan and the (B) transmission pan gasket.
5. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.