Digital Transmission Range (Tr) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 AND LIFTING article.
Disconnect the selector lever cable end.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End

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Remove the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. For additional information, refer to Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter in this article.
Disconnect the transmission range (TR) position sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector

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NOTE: The pin should be driven up through the manual valve.

Remove and discard the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 3: Locating Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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

Fig 4: Identifying Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the manual control lever bore.

Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly

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Remove the TR position sensor and detent lever assembly.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the TR position sensor and detent lever assembly.
- Disconnect the park rod from the detent lever assembly.

Fig 6: Identifying Park Rod From Detent Lever Assembly

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