Windstar V6-3.8L VIN 4 (1997)
Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR AIR BAG SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM
THE BATTERY AND A BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY,
THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE MINUTE TO DE-ENERGIZE THE
BACKUP POWER SUPPLY PRIOR TO REMOVING ANY OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect the positive battery cable and wait for one minute before beginning disassembly.
2. Remove two screws and instrument panel steering column cover.
3. Remove three screws and instrument panel steering column cover reinforcement.