Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. 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 .
Disconnect the shift cable end and position it out of the way.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable End
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Remove the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. For additional information, refer to FLUID PAN, GASKET AND FILTER .
Disconnect the transmission range sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector
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NOTE: The pin should be driven up through the manual valve.

Fig 3: Removing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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Remove and discard the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin and discard.
Using the special tool, remove the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 4: Removing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin Using Special Tool
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the manual control lever bore.

Fig 5: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly

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Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.
Remove the transmission range sensor and detent lever assembly.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the transmission range sensor and detent lever assembly.
3. Disconnect the park rod from the detent lever assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Park Rod From Detent Lever Assembly
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