Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair
Brake Shift Interlock Actuator
Removal and Installation
1. 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 appropriate 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.
2. Remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
1. Remove the screws and position the hood release handle out of the way.
2. Remove the two screws from the lower steering column opening finish panel.
3. Pull outward to release the retaining clips and remove the lower steering column opening finish panel.
3. Remove the five bolts and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
4. Remove the four nuts and lower the steering column.