Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup, 2010 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2010 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2010 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 & LIFTING .
Disconnect the selector lever cable end.

Fig 1: Locating 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 (TR) sensor.

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

Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Drop Between Generator B+ C102B, Circuit SDC14 (RD) And Positive Battery Terminal

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Remove and discard the manual control valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
Using the Roll Pin Set, remove the manual control lever shaft retaining pin.

Fig 4: Removing Manual Valve Detent
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the manual control lever bore.

Fig 5: Locating Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly

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