Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If equipped with the traction control switch, the switch will need to be disconnected prior to removing the center console.

Remove the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Remove the PRNDL indicator bulb from the electrical connector.

Fig 1: Removing PRNDL Indicator Bulb From Electrical Connector
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Rotate the shifter bezel.

Fig 2: Identifying Shifter Bezel
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Disconnect the cable from the lever.
1. Remove the shift interlock cable from the bracket.
2. Disconnect the cable from the lever.
Fig 3: Locating Cable At Lever
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Remove the lower steering column cover push pins.

Fig 4: Locating Lower Steering Column Cover Push Pins
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Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.

Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover
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Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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Position the hood release cable and bracket aside.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Position the hood release cable and bracket aside.
Fig 7: Identifying Hood Release Cable And Bracket
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Remove the lower reinforcement panel.

Fig 8: Identifying Lower Reinforcement Panel
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Remove the inner instrument panel finish panel.

Fig 9: Identifying Inner Instrument Panel Finish Panel
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Remove the outer instrument panel finish panel.

Fig 10: Identifying Outer Instrument Panel Finish Panel
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Disconnect the power mirror switch.

Fig 11: Identifying Power Mirror Switch Connector
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Remove the inner trim support panel.

Fig 12: Locating Inner Trim Support Panel
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Remove the ignition switch.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the ignition switch.
Fig 13: Locating Ignition Switch Mounting Screws
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Remove two screws for the shift lock actuator cable.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 14: Identifying Shift Lock Actuator
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the brake shift interlock actuator cable.

Fig 15: Locating Electrical Connector At Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Cable
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Remove the cable from the bracket and remove the cable.

Fig 16: Locating Cable Assembly
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.