Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in PARK, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel.

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column shroud.

Fig 2: Removing Screws And Lower Steering Column Shroud
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the screw retaining the upper steering column shroud to the steering column.

Fig 3: Removing Screw Retaining Upper Steering Column Shroud To Steering Column
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Install a new transmission selector lever pin when installing the transmission selector lever.

Remove the transmission selector lever.
1. Disconnect the transmission control switch (TCS) electrical connector.
2. Remove and discard the transmission selector lever pin.
3. Remove the transmission selector lever.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Transmission Selector Lever
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Verify the TCS operation.