Shift Interlock System: Removal & Installation Lincoln LS I

Removal & Installation (Continental & Town Car)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On vehicles with column shift, remove ignition switch lock cylinder and 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. Remove panel in front of gearshift lever covering lighter and ashtray. Remove 2 screws securing console to floor bracket.
3. Remove 2 screws securing console to gearshift bracket. Slide center console rearward and pull up. Disconnect electrical connectors to console. Disconnect shift lock cable from bracket and shift lock cam. Remove 2 bolts securing parking brake release control motor to gearshift lever assembly. Remove 4 bolts securing gearshift lever to floor. Remove gearshift lever assembly. Go to step 5 .
4. Remove screws retaining lower instrument panel covering. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Remove steering column opening weather seal. Remove and transaxle range gearshift lever pin. Remove transaxle range gearshift lever and gearshift lever clip.
5. On all models, to install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) .

Removal & Installation (Contour, Cougar & Mystique)

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower heat shield covering access to gearshift lever mounting nuts. Disconnect gearshift lever cable adjusting cap and gearshift lever cable. Remove 4 gearshift lever mounting nuts.
2. Lower vehicle. Remove gearshift lever cover. Lift gearshift lever assembly upwards and disconnect gearshift lever electrical connector. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) .

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

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On vehicles with column shift, go to step 4 . On vehicles with floor shift, unsnap front portion of beverage holder and remove from console using a flat-blade screwdriver. 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 transaxle gearshift lever cable from gearshift lever and gearshift lever housing. Disconnect shift lock cable from gearshift lever and gearshift lever housing. Remove 4 nuts securing gearshift lever assembly to floor and remove assembly. Go to step 6 .
4. Remove 3 screws retaining upper steering column shroud and remove cover. Insert scratch awl into access hole on lower steering column shroud and push in ignition lock cylinder release pin. Insert ignition key into lock, turn ignition on and remove lock cylinder from steering column. Remove lower steering column shroud.
5. Unsnap and slide gearshift lever boot up toward end of gearshift lever. Remove gearshift retaining pin by lightly tapping with drift punch and hammer. Disconnect electrical connector for transaxle control switch and remove wiring with gearshift lever.
6. On all models, to install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) .

Removal & Installation (Escort & Escort ZX2)

1. Remove 2 screws securing gearshift lever knob and remove knob. Move both seats forward. Remove 2 screws securing parking brake console. Engage parking brake. Lift upward and remove parking brake console.
2. Remove 2 shift console panel screws and 4 forward push pins. Place gearshift lever in "L" position. Remove beverage holder from shift console base. Lift upward and remove shift console panel.
3. Remove 4 screws securing gearshift dial bezel. Disconnect dial bezel indicator light and remove bezel. Disconnect shift lock actuator and park sense switch connectors. Remove 2 screws securing shift lock actuator and remove actuator.
4. Remove gearshift lever cable nut and disconnect cable. Remove 2 cable bracket-to-floor pan bracket bolts and carefully position bracket aside without binding cable. Loosen shift lock cable nut, ensuring not to loosen cable lock nut closest to cable end. Disconnect shift lock cable and position aside without binding cable.
5. Remove 4 gearshift lever assembly nuts and remove assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) .

Removal & Installation (Focus)

1. Remove center console front cup holder insert. Remove 2 center console retaining screws. Remove rear cup holder insert. Remove 3 nuts retaining center console. Remove parking brake boot from parking brake handle. Remove parking brake boot from center console. Raise parking brake handle and lock in place.
2. Place gearshift lever in "P" position. Remove center console. Unclip gearshift lever cable. Unclip and remove gearshift lever cable outer sleeve from gearshift lever assembly. Disconnect gearshift lever assembly electrical connector. Remove 4 nuts retaining gearshift lever assembly to floor pan. Remove gearshift lever assembly.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Coat gearshift lever assembly retaining bolts with thread locking compound. Tighten all nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) . Adjust gearshift cable by placing gearshift lever in "D" position. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure gearshift cable outer sleeve is free for moving after unlocking.
4. Unlatch gearshift cable locking mechanism (turn counterclockwise). Ensure Transmission Range (TR) sensor alignment marks are aligned with transaxle manual lever. Move transaxle manual lever to "D" position. Latch gearshift cable locking mechanism (turn clockwise). Lower vehicle and check gearshift cable adjustment.

Removal & Installation (Lincoln LS)

1. Apply parking brake. Place gearshift lever in "N" position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect electrical connectors from ashtray finish panel and remove. Remove cellular phone electrical connectors, if equipped. If equipped, disconnect traction control switch and cellular phone wiring harness from center console finish panel. Remove center console finish panel by pulling upwards from front first.
2. Unclip by pulling rearward and remove console rear finish panel. Unclip parking brake boot from center console base. Remove 2 screws retaining front of center console. Remove 2 rear center console bolts. Remove center console A/C duct mounting screw. Remove center console by sliding rearward. Slide plastic sleeve around shifter knob base downward. Remove 2 screws securing shifter knob to lever and remove knob.
3. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, remove shift control bezel from center console. Remove PRNDL indicator bulb. Remove center console A/C duct. Remove shift interlock cable from bracket and disconnect cable from lever. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect transmission shift cable from gearshift lever. Lower vehicle. Remove 4 bolts retaining gearshift lever assembly and remove gearshift lever assembly.
4. To install, reverse removal procedures. Tighten bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) . To adjust transmission shifter cable, place gearshift lever in "D5" position. Raise and support vehicle. Place transmission manual control lever in "D5" position (3 positions from most rearward position).
5. With shifter cable disconnected from gearshift lever, connect other end of shifter cable to transmission manual control lever. Unlock adjuster at gearshift lever end of cable and connect shifter cable to gearshift lever and lock adjuster. Lower vehicle and check gearshift lever and detent alignment. Ensure engine will start when gearshift lever is in "P" and "N" positions and that back-up lights illuminate when gearshift lever is in "R" position. Adjust as necessary.

Removal & Installation (Mustang)

1. Remove center console. Remove screws securing transmission control gearshift dial bezel. Remove dial bezel and disconnect shifter interlock cable from gearshift lever and interlock cam.
2. Disconnect range indicator light and control switch connector. Remove screw retaining gearshift knob and remove handle. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect shift cable from gearshift lever and ball stud. During reassembly, replace plastic clip with NEW part.
3. Remove shift cable retaining screws from shifter mounted bracket. Lower vehicle. Remove shifter to floor pan retaining bolts. Remove transmission range gearshift lever assembly.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) .

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

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On Vans, remove instrument panel cluster opening finish panel assembly. Remove 3 screws retaining upper steering column shroud and remove cover.
2. Insert scratch awl into access hole on lower steering column shroud and push in ignition lock cylinder release pin. Insert ignition key into lock, turn ignition on and remove lock cylinder from steering column. Remove lower steering column shroud. Unsnap and slide gearshift lever boot up toward end of gearshift lever.
3. Remove gearshift lever retaining pin by lightly tapping with drift punch and hammer. Disconnect gearshift lever harness connector. (Scheme 47) Remove gearshift lever. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace gearshift lever retainer pin during reassembly. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000).

Scheme 47

Removal & Installation (Villager)

Note. Transmission control switch and gearshift lever are one assembly and must be replaced together.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove 4 screws retaining lower steering column shroud and remove cover. Remove electrical connector to transmission control switch. Disconnect overdrive switch wiring clip. Remove snap ring from gearshift lever and remove handle and control switch assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (Cougar & Mustang)

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 lock 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 lock actuator to steering column.
5. Remove shift lock actuator and cable from console brackets and remove from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) .

Removal & Installation (Sable & Taurus)

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 gearshift lever.
2. Remove 3 screws securing upper steering column shroud. Insert scratch awl into access hole on lower steering column shroud and push in 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 gearshift indicator adjustment wheel and disconnect gearshift 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 lock actuator and remove actuator and cable as an assembly.
5. To install, reverse removal procedures. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) .

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. On vehicles with column shift, go to step 3. On vehicles with floor shift, remove center console compartment. Slide plastic sleeve downward and remove 2 screws retaining gearshift knob. Depress gearshift knob button and remove from gearshift lever. Carefully lift gearshift bezel from center console and remove bulb connectors and bezel.
2. Remove ignition/shift interlock cable from bracket and shift interlock cam. Remove 2 screws retaining driver's left side lower instrument panel trim. Remove 4 nuts retaining steering column and carefully lower column. Disconnect shift interlock solenoid electrical connector. Remove 2 screws retaining ignition/shift interlock cable and remove from bracket. (Scheme 48) Remove ignition/shift interlock cable with solenoid. Go to step 4.
3. Remove driver's side lower instrument panel cover. Remove 4 nuts securing steering column and lower steering column. Disconnect shift interlock solenoid electrical connector. On Continental, remove 2 screws securing shift interlock solenoid and remove solenoid and cable. (Scheme 48) On Town Car, remove 3 screws securing shift lock solenoid and remove solenoid. (Scheme 49)
4. On all models, to install, connect shift interlock cable to interlock cam and bracket. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000).

Scheme 48

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 «REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (SABLE & TAURUS)»(ref-12238-S04944305822000121500000) under SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE. 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 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 gearshift indicator adjustment wheel and disconnect gearshift 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 3 screws securing shift interlock solenoid and remove actuator from column. (Scheme 49)
5. To install, reverse removal procedures. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000).

1. Remove center console front cup holder insert. Remove 2 center console retaining screws. Remove rear cup holder insert. Remove 3 nuts retaining center console. Remove parking brake boot from parking brake handle. Remove parking brake boot from center console. Raise parking brake handle and lock in place.
2. Place gearshift lever in "P" position. Remove center console. Remove screw retaining gearshift lever knob to gearshift lever. Remove gearshift lever knob. Pull out gearshift lever push rod. Remove shift interlock actuator. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and screws.

1. Apply parking brake. Place gearshift lever in "N" position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect electrical connectors from ashtray finish panel and remove. Remove cellular phone electrical connectors, if equipped. If equipped, disconnect traction control switch and cellular phone wiring harness from center console finish panel. Remove center console finish panel by pulling upwards from front first.
2. Unclip by pulling rearward and remove console rear finish panel. Unclip parking brake boot from center console base. Remove 2 screws retaining front of center console. Remove 2 rear center console bolts. Remove center console A/C duct mounting screw. Remove center console by sliding rearward. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver, remove shift control bezel from center console. Remove PRNDL indicator bulb.
3. Remove center console A/C duct. Remove shift interlock cable from bracket and disconnect cable from lever. Remove 2 screws retaining lower steering column cover. Remove instrument panel steering column cover. Disconnect electrical connector from back of instrument panel steering column cover. Remove 2 screws retaining hood release cable and bracket and position aside.
4. Remove floor heat duct retaining screw. Remove lower reinforcement panel. Remove inner instrument panel finish panel. Remove outer instrument panel finish panel. Disconnect power mirror switch. Remove inner trim support panel. Remove 2 screws retaining shift lock actuator cable to ignition switch. Disconnect electrical connector. Remove cable from bracket and remove cable.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) .

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

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery-to-starter relay cable and wait one minute for back-up power supply to dissipate. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Mark steering wheel position for installation reference. Remove steering wheel. Remove screws holding parking brake handle and secure handle aside.
2. Remove screws for hood release and secure release 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 cable 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. If necessary, 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 solenoid and insert plate. (Scheme 49) Remove clip securing insert plate to solenoid and discard. This clip is used to aid in initial assembly and is not required during reassembly.
6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000).

Scheme 49

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Mark steering wheel position for installation reference. Remove steering wheel and air bag. Remove 4 console push pins and console panel. Remove one instrument panel steering column screw and 4 instrument panel steering column cover push pins and remove cover panel.
2. Remove 4 screws securing instrument reinforcement panel and remove panel. Remove one screw securing lower heater outlet duct and remove duct. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Remove pin securing transmission range gearshift lever and disconnect electrical connector. Remove gearshift lever.
3. Disconnect transmission range indicator from lever. Remove transmission control gearshift indicator bolt and remove indicator. Disconnect shift interlock actuator connector. Remove transmission gearshift cable from gearshift lever arm and support.
4. Remove 2 screws securing multifunction 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 interlock actuator to steering column and remove actuator.
6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-12238-S33285166852000121500000) .