Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Place the transaxle range selector in NEUTRAL.

Fig 1: Placing Transmission Range Selector In NEUTRAL
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Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the breather tubes.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor And Breather Tubes
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Remove the engine air cleaner lid.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Air Cleaner Lid
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Remove the air filter assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Air Filter Assembly
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Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the manual control lever and cable.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the manual control lever and cable.
Fig 6: Removing Manual Control Lever And Cable
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Remove the 2 bolts and the digital TR sensor.

Fig 7: Removing Digital TR Sensor

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