Transmission Control Module (TCM): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego and 2005 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: Identifying Manual Lever Position Markings
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Install the TCM.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Installing TCM
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Install the manual control lever.

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

Fig 5: Connecting 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 INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Reflash the TCM module to the latest level calibration available.
Check for correct vehicle operation.