Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 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 & LIFTING .
Remove the screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel
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Remove the three screws and the lower steering column shroud.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Steering Column Shroud
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Remove the screw retaining the upper steering column shroud to the steering column.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud To Steering Column
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Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
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Remove the parts in the order listed in the following illustration and table.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

PARTS REMOVAL SEQUENCE

Part	Steps
Transmission shift lever	1-3
Overdrive cancel button switch	4-5

Fig 5: Identifying Removal Order Of Transmission Selector Lever

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Verify the transmission control switch (TCS) operation.