Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transaxle/transmission - External Controls: Removal & Installation Ford Taurus VI

Removal

Note. This procedure shows removal and installation of the LH paddle shifter. Removal and installation of the RH paddle shifter is similar.

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1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-355738) .
2. Turn the steering wheel far enough to access the inner paddle shifter screw. Turn the steering wheel clockwise if removing the LH paddle shifter. Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise if removing the RH paddle shifter.
3. Using a suitable tool, gently pry the bottom of the paddle shifter cover up and remove the paddle shifter cover.
4. Remove the 2 paddle shifter screws.
5. Push up on the inside of the back steering wheel trim cover to release the retaining tab from the front steering wheel bezel. Position aside the back steering wheel trim cover and remove the paddle shifter from the steering wheel.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the paddle shifter.

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1. Connect the paddle shifter electrical connector.
2. Install the paddle shifter on the steering wheel and position the corner of the back steering wheel trim cover back in place.
3. Install the 2 paddle shifter screws.
4. Install the paddle shifter cover.
5. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-355738) .

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1. Remove the selector lever bezel. For additional information, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER BEZEL»(ref-355741-S40725886522010012800000) .
2. Remove the selector lever cable end from the selector lever ball stud.
3. Release the 2 tabs and remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever.
4. Disconnect the selector lever electrical connector.
5. Remove the 4 selector lever bolts and the selector lever from the vehicle.

Installation

1. Install the selector lever and the 4 selector lever bolts. Tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb-in).
2. Connect the selector lever electrical connector.
3. Install the selector lever cable on the selector lever housing. Be sure the tabs are locked in place.
4. Connect the selector lever cable end on the selector lever ball stud.
5. Install the selector lever bezel. For additional information, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER BEZEL»(ref-355741-S40725886522010012800000) .
6. Check the selector lever cable adjustment. Make sure that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If an adjustment is necessary, refer to «SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-355741-S06289400722010012800000) .

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All vehicles

Vehicles equipped with a TCS

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