Shift Interlock Systems: Removal & Installation Lincoln Continental IX

Removal & Installation (Aspire)

1. Place gearshift lever in "1" position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove console panel storage bin from the parking brake console. Remove parking brake console screw and lift parking brake console. Remove 2 shift console panel screws, console panel pushpins and shift console.
2. Pull the shift console panel forward and disconnect all electrical connectors. Remove 2 gearshift lever knob screws and gearshift lever knob. (Scheme 101) Remove 4 transmission control selector dial screws. Lift transmission control selector dial bezel upward and disconnect selector indicator lamp connector.
3. Remove shift cable and bracket locknut. Remove 2 shift cable bracket bolts and remove shift cable. Remove 2 shift lock actuator bracket-to-gearshift lever screws. Disconnect 2 shift lock actuator electrical connectors. Loosen locknut "A" and remove shifter interlock cable. (Scheme 107) Remove 4 gearshift lever locknuts and remove gearshift lever.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specified torque. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000).

Scheme 101

Removal & Installation (Continental & Town Car)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On vehicles with console shift, go to step 4 . On vehicles with floor shift, remove center console compartment. If equipped, disconnect cellular phone connectors. Remove 4 screws securing CD changer. Disconnect CD changer electrical connector and remove changer.
2. Slide plastic sleeve around shifter knob base downward. Remove 2 screws securing shifter knob to lever and remove knob. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, remove shift control bezel from center console.
3. Remove panel in front shift lever covering lighter and ashtray. Remove 2 screws securing console to floor bracket. Remove 2 screws securing console to gear shift bracket. Slide floor console rearward and pull up. Disconnect electrical connectors to console. Disconnect shift interlock cable from bracket and shift interlock cam.
4. Disconnect shift cable from selector lever and bracket. Remove 2 bolts securing parking brake release control motor to gearshift lever assembly. Remove 4 bolts securing selector lever to floor.
5. To install reverse removal procedure. Torque all nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

Removal & Installation (Contour & Mystique)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower heat shield covering access to selector lever mounting bolts. Disconnect selector lever cable adjusting cap and selector lever cable. Remove 4 selector lever mounting nuts.
2. Lower vehicle. Remove selector lever cover. Lift selector lever assembly upwards and disconnect electrical connector. To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

Removal & Installation (Cougar, Mustang & Thunderbird)

1. Remove center console. Remove screws securing transmission control selector dial bezel. Remove dial bezel and disconnect shifter interlock cable from transmission range selector lever and interlock cam.
2. Disconnect range indicator light and control switch connector. Place shift lever in "OD" position. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect shift cable from shift lever and ball stud.
3. Remove shift cable retaining screws from shifter mounted bracket. Lower vehicle. Remove shifter from floorpan retaining bolts. Remove transmission range selector lever assembly.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque all bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

Removal & Installation (Escort & Tracer)

1. Remove 2 screws securing selector lever knob and remove knob. Move both seats forward. Remove 2 securing parking brake console. Engage parking brake. Lift upward and remove parking brake console.
2. Remove 2 shift console panel screws and 4 forward pushpins. Place selector lever in "L" position. Remove beverage holder from shift console base. Lift upward and remove shift console panel.
3. Remove 4 screws securing selector dial bezel. Disconnect dial bezel indicator light and remove bezel. Disconnect shift interlock actuator and park sense switch connectors. Remove 2 screws securing shift interlock actuator and remove actuator.
4. Remove gearshift lever cable nut and disconnect cable. Remove 2 cable bracket-to-floorpan bracket bolts and carefully position aside without binding cable. Loosen shift interlock cable nut ensuring not to loosen cable locknut closest to cable end. Disconnect shift interlock cable and position aside without binding cable.
5. Remove 4 gearshift lever assembly nuts and remove assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque all nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

Removal & Installation (Mark VIII)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Pull instrument panel control cover assembly straight out to release lower clip. DO NOT use a pry tool to remove control cover as damage to panel may occur. Disconnect control panel electrical connector.
2. Remove 2 screws securing instrument panel center finish panel surrounding shifter and radio assemblies. Lift up on back of panel and pull panel forward to remove from instrument panel. Disconnect finish panel ground wire.
3. Move gearshift lever to "D" position. Slide plastic sleeve around shifter knob base downward. Remove 2 screws securing shifter knob to lever and remove knob. Disconnect transmission shift cable from range selector lever and selector lever housing.
4. Disconnect shift interlock cable from range selector lever and selector lever bracket. Disconnect selector lever electrical connector. Disconnect shift cable from lever cam. Slide retaining clip from bracket and remove shift cable. Remove 4 bolts securing gearshift lever assembly to floor and remove assembly.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque all bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

Removal & Installation (Probe)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove 2 screws securing console armrest base and remove armrest base. Remove 2 screws securing console armrest compartment and remove compartment. Remove console finish panel from the shift console. Engage parking brake. Remove console lower forward kick panel.
2. Disconnect all electrical connectors. Remove 2 gearshift lever knob screws and gearshift lever knob. (Scheme 102) Remove 4 transmission control selector dial screws. Lift transmission control selector dial bezel upward and disconnect selector indicator lamp connector.
3. Remove shift cable and bracket locknut. Remove 2 shift cable bracket bolts and remove shift cable. Remove 2 shift lock actuator bracket-to-gearshift lever screws. Disconnect 2 shift lock actuator electrical connectors. Loosen locknuts and remove shifter interlock cable. Remove 3 gearshift lever locknuts and one bolt and remove gearshift lever.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specified torque. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000).

Scheme 102

Removal & Installation (Sable & Taurus)

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, unsnap front portion of beverage holder and remove from console. Move gearshift lever to "1" position. Open ashtray and pull on top finish panel to remove. Disconnect electrical connectors. Remove 2 screws securing console compartment to console and remove compartment.
2. Remove 2 screws securing center console to lower instrument panel. Pull carpet back covering inner kick panels and disconnect panel clips from bracket. Remove 6 bolts retaining center console panel to floor mounting brackets and remove center console.
3. Disconnect transmission shift cable from range selector lever and selector lever housing. Disconnect shift interlock cable from range selector lever and selector lever housing. Remove 4 nuts securing gearshift lever assembly to floor and remove assembly.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque all bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

Removal & Installation (Light Duty Trucks & Vans)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery-to-starter relay cable and wait one minute for backup power supply to dissipate. Remove screws holding parking brake handle and secure aside.
2. Remove screws for hood release and secure aside. Remove 2 screws for lower instrument panel column cover. Remove 4 screws securing lower instrument panel reinforcement panel. Remove ignition switch electrical connector bolt and disconnect connector. Remove 2 screws securing ignition switch and switch.
3. Remove lower steering column shroud. Insert key in ignition lock and turn ignition on. Using screwdriver, pry upward on ignition cylinder lock and remove ignition lock from upper steering column shroud. Remove upper shroud and rubber shift lever cover.
4. Disconnect shift control lever harness connector. (Scheme 103) Remove shift lever pin and discard. Remove shift lever. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace shift lever pin for reassembly.

Scheme 103

Removal & Installation (Aspire & Probe)

1. Remove gearshift lever assembly. See «GEARSHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY»(ref-149546-S12887471722002101400000). Remove 2 shift lock actuator bracket-to-gearshift lever screws. (Scheme 104) Disconnect 2 shift lock actuator electrical connectors. Remove shift lock actuator bracket from the actuator.
2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure shift lock actuator arm is engaged with lock lever before installing to gearshift lever assembly.

Scheme 104

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On vehicles with console shift, go to step 4. On vehicles with floor shift, remove center console compartment. If equipped, disconnect cellular phone connectors. Remove 4 screws securing CD changer. Disconnect CD changer electrical connector and remove changer.
2. Slide plastic sleeve around shifter knob base downward. Remove 2 screws securing shifter knob to lever and remove knob. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, remove shift control bezel from center console.
3. Remove panel in front shift lever covering lighter and ashtray. Remove 2 screws securing console to floor bracket. Remove 2 screws securing console to gear shift bracket. Slide floor console rearward and pull up. Disconnect electrical connectors to console. Disconnect shift interlock cable from bracket and shift interlock cam.
4. Remove driver's side lower instrument panel cover. Remove 4 nuts securing steering column and lower steering column. Disconnect shift interlock actuator connector. On Continental, remove 2 screws securing shift interlock actuator and remove actuator and cable. (Scheme 105) On Town Car, remove 3 screws securing shift interlock actuator and remove actuator and cable. (Scheme 106)
5. To install, connect shift interlock cable to interlock cam and bracket. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Torque all nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000).

Scheme 105

Scheme 106

Removal & Installation (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable & Taurus)

1. On vehicles equipped with floor shift, replace shift interlock actuator with shift interlock cable. Follow shift interlock cable removal and installation procedures for actuator replacement. See «SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE»(ref-149546-S04520385652002101400000) . On vehicles equipped with column shift, go to next step.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove 3 screws securing upper steering column shroud. Insert scratch awl into access hole on lower steering column shroud and push in the ignition lock cylinder release pin. Insert ignition key into lock, turn ignition on and remove lock cylinder from steering column.
3. Remove lower steering column shroud. Remove 2 screws securing lower instrument panel and remove panel. Completely loosen the shift indicator adjustment wheel and disconnect shift indicator cable from steering column lever.
4. Remove 2 nuts securing steering column absorber. Remove 2 nuts securing lower steering column and remove column. Disconnect electrical connectors to steering column. Remove 2 screws securing shift interlock actuator and remove actuator from column.
5. To install, reverse removal procedures. Torque nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

Removal & Installation (Light Duty Trucks & Vans - Except Villager)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery-to-starter relay cable and wait one minute for backup power supply to dissipate. Ensure front wheels are straight and remove steering wheel. Remove screws holding parking brake handle and secure aside.
2. Remove screws for hood release and secure aside. Remove 2 screws for lower instrument panel column cover. Remove 4 screws securing lower instrument panel reinforcement panel. Remove ignition switch electrical connector bolt and disconnect connector. Disconnect remaining electrical connectors to steering column components.
3. Remove transmission range indicator bolt and disconnect indicator from bracket. Disconnect shift interlock solenoid connector. Remove lower steering column shroud. Insert key in ignition lock and turn ignition on. Using screwdriver, pry upward on ignition cylinder lock and remove ignition lock from upper steering column shroud.
4. Remove air bag sliding contact from steering column. Remove upper intermediate steering shaft-to-column shaft bolt. Remove 2 lower steering column nuts. Remove 2 steering column support bracket nuts, bracket and steering column.
5. Remove 3 bolts securing shift interlock actuator and insert plate. (Scheme 106) Remove clip securing insert plate to actuator and discard. This clip is used to aid in initial assembly and is not required during reassembly.
6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque all bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000).

Removal & Installation (Villager)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel and air bag. Remove 4 console pushpins and console panel. Remove one instrument panel steering column screw and 4 instrument panel steering column cover pushpins and remove cover panel.
2. Remove 4 screw securing instrument reinforcement panel and remove. Remove one screw securing lower heater outlet duct and remove duct. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Remove pin securing transmission range selector lever and disconnect electrical connector. Remove selector lever.
3. Disconnect transmission range indicator from lever. Remove transmission control selector indicator bolt and remove range indicator. Disconnect shift interlock actuator connector. Remove transmission shift cable from selector lever arm and support.
4. Remove 2 screws securing multi-function switch and position switch aside. Disconnect "OD" control switch electrical connector. Remove ignition switch harness bolt and position ignition switch aside. Remove steering column lower yoke clamp bolt.
5. Remove one upper bracket steering column nuts. Remove 2 lower bracket steering column nuts. While supporting steering column, remove remaining upper bracket nut and remove steering column. Remove 2 screws securing shift lock actuator to steering column and remove actuator.
6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

1. Remove 2 shifter knob securing bolts and knob from gearshift lever. Loosen shift interlock cable locknut "A" and disconnect from gearshift lever bracket. (Scheme 107)
2. Attach mechanics wire to cable end to ensure correct installation. Remove 2 cable hold down screws attached to bulkhead under instrument panel. Remove 3 screws securing steering column upper and lower shrouds and remove shrouds. Remove shift interlock cable-to-lock cylinder bolt at lock cylinder housing. (Scheme 108) Remove cable and disconnect mechanics wire. NOTE: DO NOT loosen shifter interlock cable locknut "B" during installation. (Scheme 107) Locknut is factory preset and incorrect interlock operation may result if changed.
3. To install, attach mechanics wire to new cable and pull wire to feed cable through instrument panel and console. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Torque shift locknut to 89-132 INCH lbs. (10-15 N.m).

Scheme 107

Scheme 108

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Carefully pry on retaining clips to remove console finish panel from console. Disconnect electrical connectors and remove console finish panel. Remove 2 screw covers and screws securing center console glove compartment and remove compartment.
2. Remove 4 screws securing center console to floor. Pull parking brake up and move gearshift lever to "1" position. Pull center console upwards and back to remove. Disconnect electrical connectors and remove center console.
3. Remove left-hand lower instrument panel trim and lower steering column shroud. Remove shift interlock cable retaining screw and disconnect from shift interlock cam. Remove steering column nuts and lower steering column to floor.
4. Disconnect shift interlock cable retaining clip. Disconnect actuator electrical connector. Remove screws retaining shift interlock actuator to steering column.
5. Remove shift interlock actuator and cable from console brackets and remove from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Torque all nuts and bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove gearshift lever assembly. See GEARSHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY. Loosen shifter interlock cable locknuts and disconnect from gearshift lever bracket.
2. Remove shift cable clip from brake pedal. Remove console lower forward kick panel. Remove steering column shrouds. Remove control selector cable bracket and screw from the bottom of the steering column and slide the shift interlock cable off the lock cylinder. Slide shift interlock cable out of console.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. DO NOT kink cable during installation. Torque all bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Unsnap and remove upper center console bezels. Disconnect shift interlock cable conduit from bracket and pull cable from cam on transaxle range selector lever.
2. Remove 3 screws securing upper steering column shroud. Insert scratch awl into access hole on lower steering column shroud and push in the ignition lock cylinder release pin. Insert ignition key into lock, turn ignition on and remove lock cylinder from steering column.
3. Remove lower steering column shroud. Remove 2 screws securing lower instrument panel and remove panel. Completely loosen the shift indicator adjustment wheel and disconnect shift indicator cable from steering column lever.
4. Remove 2 nuts securing steering column absorber. Remove 2 nuts securing lower steering column and remove column. Disconnect electrical connectors to steering column. Remove 2 screws securing shift interlock actuator and remove actuator and cable as an assembly.
5. To install, reverse removal procedures. Torque nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-149546-S16542035042002101400000) .

Removal & Installation (Mark VIII Only)

1. SCIL module is located behind passenger's side of instrument panel, to right of glove box. SCIL module contains one 16-pin connector, one 22-pin connector and two 26-pin connectors. (Scheme 109)
2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove lower cover from passenger's side of instrument panel for access to glove compartment.
3. Remove screws from hinge on glove compartment door. Push inward on each side of glove compartment to release stops from glove compartment and allow glove compartment to rotate downward. Remove glove compartment.
4. Remove retaining screws from SCIL module. Move SCIL module downward from mounting bracket. Disconnect electrical connectors from SCIL module. Remove SCIL module. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Scheme 109