Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 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 AND LIFTING article.
Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever and position it aside.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable End From Manual Control Lever

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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 (TR) sensor connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector

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

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 Roll Pin Set, remove the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 4: Identifying Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin

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NOTE: 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 sensor and detent lever assembly.
1. Disconnect the park rod from the detent lever assembly.
2. Remove the TR sensor and detent lever assembly.
3. Remove the bolts.

Fig 6: Transmission Range Sensor, Detent Lever Assembly, And Bolts

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