Q: How to service and repair the automatic transmission shifter on Lincoln LS?
A: The automatic transmission shifter service and repair starts with removing the center console followed by handling the cover removal after slide-down and unscrewing of two screws. The service starts with removing the shift bezel and the PRNDL indicator bulb after which the rear A/C air duct must be removed. The technician must detach the shift interlock cable both from the bracket and from the lever. Start by raising the vehicle then supporting it using proper methods followed by disconnecting the transmission shift cable from the selector lever before lowering the vehicle down. Start by removing the shifter assembly by unfastening its bolts. A necessary cable adjustment step follows installation for proper operation. The shifter assembly installation requires following the reversed steps of removal.
Q: How to service and repair the automatic transmission shifter on Lincoln Town Car?
A: One needs to begin automatic transmission shifter servicing by disconnecting the battery ground cable and then waiting for at least one minute to drain the back up power. Start by removing the lower steering column opening finish panel yet first detach the screw from the park brake release handle thus positioning it aside to then remove the same screw off the panel while using hand pressure to detach the retaining clips. Place the wrench on each of the five screws which secure the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement. After removing those screws unfasten all four screws holding the lower steering column shroud to remove the components. The operation continues by removing the upper steering column shroud followed by disconnecting the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) harness connector. First separate TCS harness from locators while you also separate selector lever cover from the steering column. The old selector lever pin must be discarded as it prevents selector lever failure so take out the selector lever pin plus selector lever. The installation process for the selector lever should follow the reverse order of removal steps.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Automatic Transmission Shifter Mechanism on Lincoln Navigator?
A: The first step to repair the selector lever mechanism involves removing the instrument panel lower finish panel after which one must unscrew the steering column lower shroud. Services on the steering column upper shroud along with the instrument panel cluster-to-shroud trim need to be performed. The instrument panel cluster trim requires removal of screws from both right-hand and left-hand locations before extracting the trim from the panel. Remove the IP cluster trim first by disconnecting both the temperature sensor connector and dimmer switch electrical connector from their respective places. The first step includes unscrewing the upper IP cluster screws together with the right-hand and left-hand lower IP cluster screws for placing the IP cluster to the side. Drain the selector lever cable before removing the locking pin as well as park lock cable (PLC) and discard the locking pin when done. You must first disconnect the transmission control switch electrical connector along with its harness strap from its retaining clips before removing the selector lever bolt and the selector lever itself. The procedure requires users to disconnect the BSIA electrical connector after removing the selector lever mechanism lower bolt and securing the upper bolts before extractor the selector lever mechanism. Place the BSIA after pulling its override button while guiding the selector lever tab within the opening and fastening it using a screw and clip. After installing the BSIA to the selector lever mechanism you should mount the mechanism into the vehicle where you must apply 6 Nm (53 lb-in) torque when securing the upper bolts while connecting the BSIA electrical connector. Secure the selector lever mechanism lower bolt making sure it reaches 6 Nm (53 lb-in) torque specification. After that tighten the selector lever to achieve 18 Nm (13 lb-ft). Connect the PLC electrical chain to the retaining hooks after which the technician installs a fresh locking pin. Install the IP cluster with proper positioning then fasten first the left-hand and right-hand lower IP cluster screws before using the upper IP cluster screws. Reinstall the selector lever cable and position the IP cluster. Reinstall the IP cluster trim and join the dimmer switch electrical connection. In case of equipment presence, reconnect the in-vehicle temperature sensor connector. Accomplish the installation of the left-hand and right-hand IP cluster trim screws before putting the IP cluster-to-shroud trim and steering column upper shroud in place. Continue with the addition of the steering column lower shroud and instrument panel lower finish panel.