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Transmission Control Module (TCM): Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L article or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) article.
  4. Disconnect the selector lever cable end.
    5. Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Cable End
    GF0028947Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the Transmission Control Module (TCM) electrical connector.
    6. Fig 2: Locating TCM Electrical Connector
    G03991728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the manual control lever nut.
    7. Fig 3: Locating Manual Control Lever Nut
    G03991729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the manual control lever.
    8. Fig 4: Locating Manual Control Lever
    G03991730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts and remove the TCM.
    9. Fig 5: Locating TCM Bolts
    G03991731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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