Ford 5L1Z-3Z719-A
Actuator Assembly

The first step to repair or service the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator of a Column Shift vehicle requires depleting back up power to stop accidental air bag activation. The battery ground cable needs to be disconnected and users should wait a minimum of one minute before removing auxiliary batteries and power supplies on equipped vehicles. The service begins with Clock Spring supplemental restraint removal followed by unscrewing the Clock Spring mounting bracket bolts on the steering column and retightening to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.) when reinstalling. You should place the wiring harnesses to the side after taking out the three screws while you disconnect the interlock actuator electrical connector. Removing two screws lets you set the actuator aside then using two bolts to separate the selector lever detent bracket before reinstallation with torque set to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.). Set the shift lock actuator aside from its place on the detent bracket for reinstallation and execute the installation steps in reverse order.

The process of fixing the brake shift interlock actuator for column shift operation starts with steering column removal. The first step is to pull out the shift lever into the DRIVE position before removing its two insert plate screws. The service of a brake switch interlock actuator interrupt switch bracket requires one to remove the PARK detection switch from its position while detaching the interrupt switch bracket. You should take out the brake switch interlock interrupt switch from the steering column housing while maintaining proper access to its two retaining holes by clearing away any existing plastic material. Unbolt and detach the brake shift interlock actuator from its steering column housing positions by taking out the wire harness from retaining clips and unscrewing its two holding screws. The rod on the brake shift interlock actuator should be rotated to free up the insert plate blocker from the actuator. The installation requires following all actions in reverse order as performed in removal.

Remove the brake shift interlock actuator and harness by taking out the wire harness retainers and the two screws that hold the brake shift interlock assembly.