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 ignition switch lock cylinder. Refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .
Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Steering Column Shroud
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the gearshift lever.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove and discard the gearshift lever pin.
3. Remove the gearshift lever.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Gearshift Lever
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The gearshift lever pin must be replaced whenever removed.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.