Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete its energy. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect in BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
1. Remove the screw and position the park brake release handle aside.
2. Remove the screw from the lower steering column opening finish panel.
3. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.

Fig 1: Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel

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Remove the 5 screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.

Fig 2: Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel Reinforcement

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Remove the lower steering column shroud.
1. Remove the 4 screws.
2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.

Fig 3: Lower Steering Column Shroud & Screws

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Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Fig 4: Upper Steering Column Shroud

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Disconnect the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) harness connector.

Fig 5: Transmission Control (TC) Switch Harness Connector

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Separate the TCS harness from the locators and the selector lever cover from the steering column.

Fig 6: Selector Lever Cover

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NOTE: Never reinstall the old selector lever pin or selector lever failure can occur.

Remove the selector lever pin and the selector lever. Discard the selector lever pin.

Fig 7: Selector Lever Pin & Selector Lever

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To install the selector lever, reverse the removal procedure.