Transmission Range Sensor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS and 2002 Ford Thunderbird. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the exhaust heat shield. Index-mark the front driveshaft pinion flange before removal. See Figure . Remove the 3 nuts, washers and bolts. Slide the front shaft assembly rearward and support. See Figure . Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
- Remove the transmission mount and lower the transmission enough to gain access to the Transmission Range (TR) sensor. See Figure . Disconnect the shift cable. Disconnect the TR sensor connector. Remove the TR sensor. See Figure .
WARNING:
Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.