Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2005)
Shifter A/T: Service and Repair
Selector Lever - Column Shifter
Selector Lever - Column Shifter
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.
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 screw and position the parking brake release handle aside.
2
Remove the screw 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 screws and the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement.
