Transmission Control Module (TCM): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. 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 battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L article or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) article.
Disconnect the selector lever cable end.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End

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Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating TCM Electrical Connector

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Remove the manual control lever nut.

Fig 3: Locating Manual Control Lever Nut

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Remove the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever

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Remove the bolts and remove the TCM.

Fig 5: Locating TCM Bolts

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