Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Cable From Manual Control Lever
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Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the manual control outer lever nut and manual control outer lever.

Fig 3: Removing Manual Control Outer Lever Nut And Manual Control Outer Lever
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Remove the screws and the digital TR sensor.

Fig 4: Removing Digital TR Sensor
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