Ford XW7Z-7210-AAA
Shift Lever

The first step toward servicing or repairing the column shifter automatic transmission shift levers requires the shutdown of back up power sources to stop air bag activation. The process begins by disconnecting the battery ground cable which needs waiting for at least one minute. Additionally, disable any auxiliary batteries and power supplies when present. Start the process by taking off the lower steering column opening finish panel through screw removal then position the parking brake release handle aside before undoing the screw from the panel while pulling outward to free the retaining clips. Before moving on to the next step remove the five screws that fasten both the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement and instrument panel reinforcement brace. To side the automatic transmission shift lever indicator cable out you must first loosen its screw and disconnect the cable from its position. To remove the ignition switch lock cylinder position the key to RUN and press the lock cylinder release pin while pulling the cylinder out. Low steering column shrouds need to be taken down through unhinging four screws before the column falls after unfastening four nuts. The next step requires separation of both Transmission Control Switch (TCS) harness from locators and gearshift lever cover from steering column after upper steering column shroud removal. The gearshift lever requires both removal of its old pin and the subsequent removal of the gearshift lever. The completion of the installation requires following the steps in reverse order with which you removed the parts.

The first step for column shifter maintenance should involve draining the back up power supply to avoid air bag deployment accidents before disconnecting the battery ground cable and waiting one minute followed by disconnecting any auxiliary batteries if present. Open the service by starting with the parking brake release handle but first taking out the screw securing the finish panel until all retaining clips can be released through the upward pull. Begin by removing five screws which attach the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement to its position and separate the instrument panel reinforcement braces through the four screws. Move away the selector lever indicator cable by unscrewing it and disconnecting its attachment. The ignition switch lock cylinder can be removed when you put the key to RUN then depress the lock cylinder release pin before pulling it out. Start by taking out four screws from the lower steering column shroud before you can proceed to remove the four nuts for lowering the steering column. The first step requires removal of the upper steering column shroud followed by separation of the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) harness connector. You should disconnect the TCS harness from its locators then separate the gearshift lever cover from the steering column. The gearshift lever pin along with its discard becomes necessary before the gearshift lever should be removed. The installation ends by performing the steps in reversed order of removal.

Release the interlock cable housing clip and disconnect the interlock cable.

To install the new shifter, reverse the removal steps.