Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the parking brake.
Place the transaxle range selector lever in NEUTRAL.

Fig 1: Placing Transaxle Range Selector Lever In NEUTRAL
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Remove the engine air cleaner assembly. .
Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Digital Transmission Range Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
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Remove the manual control lever.

Fig 4: Removing Manual Control Lever
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Remove the digital TR sensor.

Fig 5: Removing Digital TR Sensor
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