Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to STEERING COLUMN .
Remove the insert plate and shift lock actuator.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the insert plate and shift lock actuator.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Insert Plate And Shift Lock Actuator
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The shift lock actuator clip is an assembly aid for the assembly plant and does not need to be replaced in the field.

Fig 2: Removing Insert Plate From Shift Lock Actuator

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the insert plate from the shift lock actuator.
- Remove and discard the shift lock actuator clip.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 3: Installing Insert Plate And Shift Lock Actuator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.