Transmission Control Module (TCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Verify that the manual lever position markings are aligned. Markings should indicate that the manual lever is in the OVERDRIVE position.

Fig 1: Locating Manual Lever Position Markings
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Install the TCM.
- Tighten to 24 N.m (18 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating TCM
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Install the manual control lever.

Fig 3: Locating Manual Control Lever
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Install the manual control lever nut.
- Tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever Nut
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Connect the TCM electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating TCM Electrical Connector
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CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the manual control lever when installing the shift cable.

Fig 6: Locating Shift Cable End

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Connect the shift cable end.
Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Reflash the TCM module to the latest level calibration available.
Check for correct vehicle operation.