F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
Gear Lockout Solenoid: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the lockout switch cover by inserting a thin-blade screwdriver into the recess at the end of the gearshift lever and unsnapping the cover
from the gearshift lever.
NOTE: The indicator light cover can be removed from the gearshift lever if it is damaged. Carefully insert a thin-blade screwdriver into the
gearshift lever and, using the ridge on the cover, slide cover off gearshift lever.
2. Insert a thin-blade screwdriver into the slot on the lockout switch and remove the lockout switch by pulling lockout switch out of the gearshift
lever.
INSTALLATION
1. Position lockout switch to gearshift lever, making sure the contact pins are properly oriented to the connector. Install lockout switch by pushing
into gearshift lever until bottom is felt.
NOTE: If the indicator light cover was removed, install by positioning cover to gearshift lever and sliding into place. Make sure the sides of the
cover fit properly into the slots on the gearshift lever.
2. Position lockout switch cover to gearshift lever and snap into place.
3. Check lockout switch for proper operation.