OEM 2001 Lincoln Town Car Automatic Transmission Shifter

2001 Lincoln Town Car Automatic Transmission Shifter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the automatic transmission shifter on 2001 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Any repair or service of the automatic transmission shifter needs a safety precaution step which requires emptying back up power until air bags stay dormant. The vehicle needs the battery ground cable removed before you wait one minute then disconnect all auxiliary batteries when present. The procedure starts with unscrewing the lower steering column opening finish panel by moving the parking brake release handle aside while taking out the panel screw next removing the screw to release the retaining clips with gentle outward pull. To begin with remove five screws that secure both the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement and its instrument panel reinforcement brace. The cable of the selector lever indicator requires disconnection through cable removal after loosening its screw. You can remove the ignition switch lock cylinder by putting its component to RUN position and pressing the release pin then pulling it out. First disconnect the lower steering column shroud by unfastening four screws before lowering the steering column through the four nuts. Afterward it is necessary to unfasten the upper steering shroud then extract the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) cable connection. You should disconnect the TCS harness from its locators as well as the gearshift lever cover from the steering column. Retaining the discarded old gearshift lever pin is essential before you completely remove the gearshift lever. You should reverse the removal procedures to finish the operation.