OEM 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Automatic Transmission Shift Levers

2008 Ford Crown Victoria Automatic Transmission Shift Levers Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair Automatic Transmission Shift Levers for the Floor Shift on 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: Service and repair of floor shift automatic transmission shift levers require a procedure to deplete back up power first to avoid air bag deployment; disconnect the battery ground cable and keep it off for one minute while also taking down auxiliary batteries and power supplies. Start by detachment of both the instrument panel finish panel and electrical connector while also raising and removing the console finish panel. The shift handle bezel requires downward displacement to detach the transmission control harness. After this step, users should remove the two retaining screws to separate the shift handle. Start by removing the bulb from underneath the indicator bezel by lifting the bezel up then release the interlock cable housing clip before disconnecting the interlock cable. The first step entails separating the automatic transmission shift lever cable from the automatic transmission shift lever assembly followed by letting go of the automatic transmission shift lever cable housing clip. You must pull back the electrical connector pushpin retainer before freeing the electrical connector and disconnecting the vacuum line from the parking brake release unit. Begin by taking out the four nuts keeping the automatic transmission shift lever mounted to the floorboard before extracting the automatic transmission shift lever component while applying 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) of torque to it when reinstalling. To install the automatic transmission shift lever cable you must check that the locking tabs are engaged while fitting the cable end onto the ball stud before gently pressing the cable into the bracket until it clicks and verifying its locked position. After removing the covering hardware run the installation procedures backward to finish the operation.