Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
Shifter A/T: Service and Repair
Transmission Selector Lever
Removal and Installation
1. Position the gearshift lever in NEUTRAL.
2. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing
or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or
striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood
latches.
Please refer to the location of the front air bag sensors. The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect
auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Wait at least one minute before proceeding with the procedure to allow the backup power supply to deplete
its energy.
3. Remove the screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel.
4. Remove the three screws and the lower steering column shroud.
5. Remove the screw retaining the upper steering column shroud to the steering column.
