OEM 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Shift Interlock Solenoid

2006 Mercury Grand Marquis Shift Interlock Solenoid Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Shift Interlock Solenoid for the Column Shifter on 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis?

  A: A proper safety measure before servicing the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator for column shift involves depleting back up power to stop air bag deployment accidents. The battery ground cable needs disconnecting and a one minute wait is necessary before cutting ties with any auxiliary batteries and power systems present. The next task requires removal of the SRS steering column Clock Spring accessory. Recalculate and tighten the new bracket which mounts the coil to the steering column at 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.) torque specification when reinstalling. Unfasten the clip sealing the shift lock actuator and carefully pull down the actuator before extracting the park position switch from its cavity that leads to removal of the entire actuator assembly. The process completion operates through performing the opposite steps from removal.