Automatic Transmission External Controls: Removal & Installation Ford Econoline E350 Super Duty

Removal and Installation

Note. To prevent shift cable damage, do not apply force to the transmission shift cable assembly between the steering column shift tube bracket and the steering column bracket.

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1. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover, the driver side knee brace and the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
2. Disconnect the shift cable. Disconnect the shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the shift cable from the steering column bracket.
3. Push the rubber grommet and the transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.
4. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-231335) .
5. Disconnect the cable at the manual control lever.
6. Remove the locking tab and shift cable from the bracket. Discard the locking tab.
7. Remove the shift cable bracket (all except vehicles equipped with 4.2L engine). Remove the bolts. To install, tighten to 25 m (18 lb-ft). Remove the shift cable bracket.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to «GENERAL PROCEDURES»(ref-231387-S27564687312006050800000) .

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1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column shift tube lever. Carefully lift the locking tab and disconnect the transmission shift cable from the steering column bracket.
2. Disconnect the cable push pin from the stud in the bulkhead.
3. Push the rubber grommet and transmission shift cable through the bulkhead.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-231335) .
5. Remove the transmission shift cable from the transmission. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual control lever.
6. Remove the shift cable bracket from the transmission. Remove the bolts. To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Adjust the shift cable. For additional information, refer to «CABLE AND BRACKET ADJUSTMENT»(ref-231387-S21006528112006050800000) .

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1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-231356) .
2. If equipped with tilt column, position the steering wheel in the full DOWN position.
3. Pull the headlamp knob to the ON position.
4. Insert a small screwdriver onto the clip and pull the knob outward.
5. Remove the headlamp switch bezel by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to «AUDIO UNIT»(ref-231406) .
7. Remove the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws.
8. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
9. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. Position the lock cylinder to RUN. Using a suitable tool, push upward on the cylinder release tab through the hole in the lower shroud while pulling the cylinder outward.
10. Remove the upper steering column shroud.
11. Remove the transmission range selector lever. Disconnect the electrical connector.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Remove the transmission control (TC) switch. Remove the switch cover. Remove the switch.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.