Lincoln Corsair: Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40 / Removal and Installation - Auto-Start-Stop Accumulator

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

307-771 Accumulator Release Pin

Materials

Removal

1. Remove the battery tray.
   Refer to: Battery Tray - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4/2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the auto start/stop accumulator electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the nuts and position the coolant valve and hoses aside and secure.
   

1. Remove the bolts, studbolt and the auto start/stop accumulator.
   

1. NOTICE: Do not disassemble, the auto start/stop accumulator is under pressure.

   Using the special tool, discharge the auto start/stop accumulator into a suitable container.
   Use Special Service Tool: 307-771  Accumulator Release Pin.

1. Remove and discard the auto start/stop accumulator O-rings.
   

1. Remove the bolts and the auto start/stop accumulator solenoid.
   

Installation

1. Lubricate the auto start/stop accumulator solenoid O-rings with petroleum jelly.
   Material: Petroleum Jelly

1. Install the auto start/stop accumulator solenoid and the bolts.
   Torque: 24 lb.in (2.75 Nm)

1. Install and lubricate the auto start/stop accumulator O-rings with petroleum jelly.
   Material: Petroleum Jelly

1. NOTE: To prevent O-ring damage, fully seat the start/stop accumulator before installing the bolts.

   Install the auto start/stop accumulator, bolts and studbolt.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Remove the hook and position back the coolant valve and hoses, install the nuts.
   Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

1. Connect the auto start/stop accumulator electrical connector.
   

1. Install the battery tray.
   Refer to: Battery Tray - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4/2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Check the transmission fluid level.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, General Procedures).